Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Blind help please 2Aug 07, 2014 12:58 pm Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66299 Slab: 16/6/14 Frame: 4/7/14 Roof: 22/7/14 Lock Up: 20/8/14 Fixing: 26/8/14 PCI: 9/10/14 Handover: 20/10/14 Re: Blind help please 7Aug 09, 2014 10:16 pm We were in the same situation as you. We weren't concerned about blocking heat, we wanted privacy during the day but to retain as much view as possible. I did heaps of research and found 2 things that influence the perceived clarity of view, the colour and openness of weave of the fabric. Trust me, go dark, not white for the sunscreens unless you are trying to block heat. Ask them for samples and hold them up, you will see the difference. We got Merimy at Beautiful Blinds to send samples. They were tiny but held up to a window we could see a big difference. We ended up with dark colour sunscreen blinds with 10% openness. We absolutely love them. They cut glare but we still get plenty of light. There is a cycleway outside and without them we'd get no privacy during the day. With them we can sit right in front of the windows and people outside cannot see us at all. The only other thing I'll mention is that flyscreens with these blinds will distort the view somewhat. Here are a couple of photos but they are grainy so the view from inside the house is clearer than it looks here. Hopefully will at least give you an idea. Outside all you see is reflections on the glass. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 03 by snufl, on Flickr Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 01 by snufl, on Flickr Thankyou so much 😀 I've decided on White on white for doors and trims, White on white 50% on ceiling and Mt buller for walls. Fingers crossed it will look OK 😀 2 7158 i had the my concreters concrete right up to the fence. I have pits all along my path, so the water tends to drain away from the house and into the pits. There's only one… 7 12772 All 3 items listed are defects and are of concern. Please seek qualified independent inspector and/or legal advice for your state. 1 8213 |