Modern homes, where the owners care about safety, comfort and love practical solutions, are equipped with roller blinds, often anti-burglary ones. This is also a nod to privacy and a peaceful night’s sleep when streetlights and car headlights are constantly shining outside.
Roller blinds or venetian blinds?
You need to choose between roller blinds and venetian blinds to ensure that they are suitable for the room. Wooden venetian blinds fit in well with any interior and create a warm atmosphere. Vertical blinds, on the other hand, are perfect for office spaces. Blinds, such as pleated blinds, are suitable for all types of windows and can also be drawn at the top and bottom. For ground floor apartments, day/night blinds are a good solution, as they allow light into the room during the day even when drawn. External blinds are extremely functional, as they not only cover the windows, but also reduce noise, protect against overheating and prevent burglary.
Both curtains have advantages and disadvantages. Blinds darken the room much more, while shutters are much more problematic to clean. The choice should be dictated by functions, needs, as well as colour or design. Roller blinds or Venetian blinds can be a great addition to your interior design and give it a unique look.
Features of external roller blinds
Let’s focus on external roller shutters. An important question is what the cost is. It depends on the type, material, method of installation and dimensions. The price range, taking into account the different variants, can vary from several hundred to even several thousand zlotys.
By far the cheapest alternative is standard façade roller blinds, whose box protrudes beyond the edge of the walls. They are very easy to install, and it is really difficult to do anything wrong. To reduce costs in the next step, let’s pay attention to the dimensions of the windows so that they are close to the typical, most common ones. It is easier to choose blinds for them than to have them custom-made.
Aluminium roller shutters are standard and the most frequently chosen material. Some people opt for wooden ones, but they are much more expensive. You can also save money when choosing anti-burglary protection, but the question is, is it worth it? High-quality anti-burglary roller shutters are about forty percent more expensive than regular ones, which significantly increases the cost of the investment. However, taking care of the safety of your family and belongings can be extremely difficult without additional security.
How do I maintain my external roller blinds?
External roller blinds require maintenance to ensure that the equipment is durable and reliable. The first step is to clean them thoroughly. If they are electric blinds, first disconnect the power source. Then pull out the entire armour and check that there is nothing on it that could scratch it. If necessary, remove the element and wipe the entire armour with a damp cloth. After that, wipe it dry.
You can also clean roller blinds with a pressure washer, but the water jet should not be too strong to avoid damaging the armour or box. To prevent the seals from sticking or hardening, they should be cleaned at least once a year. A soft cloth and detergent for window or car seals will do the trick.
Once every 2-3 years, the roller shutters should be inspected by a specialist who will assess the technical condition and correct any deficiencies in the extension systems. Any problems with raising and lowering the roller shutters should be resolved as soon as possible to prevent damage to the mechanism.
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CHARACTERISTICS AND FEATURES OF EXTERNAL ROLLS
FACADE SHUTTERS OR OUTDOOR AWNINGS? MODERN TYPES OF WINDOW PROTECTION
