HOW TO CHOOSE HORIZONTAL SHUTTERS ON THE BALCONY.
Today, Integral blinds are used everywhere, and all thanks to the model and model diversity. Designs with horizontal lamellas are a classic way of decorating light wall lamellas areas where it is important to preserve space. One of them is a balcony. There is no room for developing curtains. Only practicality, functionality and aesthetic restraint.
WHY IS IT PROFITABLE?
In fairness, it should be noted that vertical systems can also be used for balcony windows, but their popularity, in this case, is much lower. The explanation is simple: horizontal models are more practical in use on the balcony windows and occupy a minimum of space, exactly the same as the shape of the window opening. Turning and lifting such blinds is easy to adjust and fixed at the correct height. Horizontal bars will reliably protect the balcony from sunlight, while at the same time extending the life of the existing furniture.
Another advantage of horizontal blinds — soundless operation. From what materials the vertical bars could be made, a gust of wind will make them “sing”, or even completely confuse. Horizontal such a problem is not threatened. They fit snugly to the glass, especially when it comes to Isolate and Isotra models.
HOW TO MAKE A CHOICE?
When choosing blinds for a balcony, one must take into account the principle of windows, or rather, the direction of their opening. Often blinds do not create the desired coziness, instead delivering discomfort due to the omission of such an important factor.
Making the correct measurement of windows is no less serious. Blinds should not lie on the windowsill or hang from it. In the absence of self-confidence, it makes sense to turn to professionals and order a free shutter measurement. The final result, both functional and aesthetic, will depend on the initially correct calculation!
MATERIAL.
Thanks to a wide range of materials for the manufacture of blinds, each balcony can acquire an ideal light-protection system that emphasizes the dignity of the environment.
Metal blinds -
a universal option for balcony light apertures. They are unpretentious in care and resistant to temperature changes. Windows facing the roadway are prone to heavy pollution, but for metal blinds it’s not scary. They are easy to clean in soapy water and do not require special conditions for drying. Minus for metal blinds is one — they easily bend, losing the original shape, so they will have to be treated as carefully as possible.
“Pioneers”
in the blinds, market are plastic models. Most buyers prefer them today. They do not burn out and are not afraid of moisture. However, if the inaccurate use is made, the lamellas may break. In view of this, the plastic blinds are best fixed from the bottom so that they do not bump against the window frame during a draft or a strong wind.
Quality fabric blinds, better known as plisse, have a special water-repellent impregnation and are processed for a long time retaining the brightness of the color. They are not afraid to hang on the balcony windows. On the contrary, this arrangement will create an additional comfort. In practicality, these blinds are not inferior to plastic or metal, so they are equally popular. An important point: the density of the fabric affects the transparency of the blinds, which should be taken into account when purchasing.
Not the most durable, but the most expensive option — wooden blinds and made of bamboo. They can be chosen as a stylish window decoration for the balcony, which is combined with the room. It should be taken into account that the tree reacts more capriciously to increased moisture and temperature difference than bamboo. Blinds made of bamboo are better to choose if the balcony is a home greenhouse.
