ᐅ Z-louvers on the upper floor as a privacy screen

Created on: 15 Apr 2016 22:37
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joho78
Hello!

I have a question for those homeowners who chose Z-louvers for their external blinds: How is the privacy situation, since these can only be set to a maximum of 90 degrees?

I’m concerned that even if I want to let in the maximum amount of sunlight, for example in the bathroom during the day, the privacy won’t be very effective due to that 90-degree limit. With C-louvers, you can adjust them up to 180 degrees, allowing a tilted position that prevents people from seeing in from below or the side while still allowing light to enter.

What has your experience been with this?

Best regards,
joho78
MaJu201616 Apr 2016 10:35
Does anyone have venetian blinds with Z-shaped slats installed on the ground floor?
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joho78
16 Apr 2016 11:33
Thanks for the tip regarding S_Onro. However, I want more "variability" when it comes to an unobstructed view outside. Visually, I actually find them quite appealing. But I will stick with venetian blinds.

Basically: For aesthetic reasons, I would like to have the same solution everywhere (for example, if using Z-shaped slats, then on both the ground floor and the upper floor).

On the ground floor: I don’t see a problem with Z-shaped slats (regarding the 90-degree issue), since we have a fairly large overhang and window height anyway. So, there is basically no need to set the slats, for example, at 135 degrees (either fully open or at 45 degrees, which would provide privacy).

On the upper floor: I find it inconvenient if, for example, I’m walking around naked in the bathroom during the day (which sometimes happens with good music playing)—if the slats are set at 45 degrees here, anyone walking below can see inside.

Point two: The main reason we would consider Z-shaped slats is because of the wind issue (we don’t really mind more darkness). Are there, for example, C-shaped slats that are optimized for wind resistance?

Kind of tricky.
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merlin83
16 Apr 2016 13:05
I think some of you here don’t know S_onro and still speak about him. It is like a regular roller shutter but with many slats. It can be fully darkened and provide shading while allowing visibility.
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Sebastian79
16 Apr 2016 15:10
...and looks very ugly.
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merlin83
16 Apr 2016 21:49
Sebastian79 schrieb:
...and looks very ugly .
In your opinion. If I had had the money, I would have chosen it everywhere in the south and west.
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Sebastian79
17 Apr 2016 07:43
To each their own taste – or not