Browse Forums Finishing Touch 1 Oct 20, 2008 12:11 pm This is to anyone out there who currently has (or have had) timber shutters on windows.
Do they let in a good breeze? We have a large window in our upstairs Rumpus which has translucent glazing due to council's overlooking rule. It gets the afternoon sun and is quite glary (sp.?) I was thinking of putting up a double roller blind, one blind in sunscreen/light filtering fabric and the other a block out or putting up a light filtering blind in the frame and then a Roman on the top. My DH quite likes the shutter look. I was thinking of putting shutters in the bathroom and ensuite. But still want to feel a breeze through the windows. Thanks. Happy at Home Re: Timber Shutters...... 2Oct 20, 2008 12:17 pm If you open the blades fully, there is no reason why you can’t get a good breeze in. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Timber Shutters...... 3Oct 20, 2008 12:19 pm Thanks Michelle. Probably should have also mentioned that the windows are awning style and only open 20cm (safety requirement).
Here is a pic, the opening sections are the outside bits and the middle section is fixed. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Happy at Home Re: Timber Shutters...... 4Oct 20, 2008 4:21 pm Ok….I still say you will get a breeze through the shutters.
Now the windows….that’s a different thing. Just kidding, but in all honesty, the shutters can only do what your windows provide. You may need to tilt the blades a certain way to help the flow of air. I would talk to a window dressing supplier and see what they say. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Hello everyone Please advice me how can I install mesh security window or we cab say mesh flyscreen inside while the pvc plantation shutters are already installed? Is… 0 11593 Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15887 Thanks Simon, I guess I'm no concerned with the volume of the noise rather that dead and hollow sound and feel that is associated with floating floors. But I'm not sure… 3 6113 |