Shading West Facing WIndows/Bedrooms

kiwi056 · Jan 04, 2008 11:38 am

YSSIM

I'm a little confused. You have external roller shutters on awning type windows? How does that work - I mean how can you have the roller shutters closed but the awning window open?

In any case I'm really no fan of the roller shutters. No offence but I don't like the look or the price tag. I also feel it's somewhat of a security issue and I have these thoughts of getting locked inside a house and not being able to get out in case of emergency.

You still have the depth of the brick which is enough to have the windows open, obviously they don’t fully open with the shutters down.

I totally agree on the being locked inside problem, and yes they are not to everyone’s liking. All the rooms we have them installed are only a few meters from an external door, and there are only two of us living in the house, so the rooms are not occupied on a regular basis. Also the shutters are installed on the blind side and back of the house so they are not seen from the road in our case.

sneakersss · Jan 12, 2009 7:25 pm

Just reviving my own old thread.

For those who ever wondered how I went with this whole issue, then this is the answer. These are the awnings we ordered last century and then installed last month. And they have made the world of difference!

I was able to get a fabric that was very close in colour to the bricks so that it doesn't become the central focus of the backyard. I only wish that the headerbox matched the colour of the gutters and downpipes. Bf seems to think the colour (primrose, I think it was) is fine as the trim of the awning is the same colour as is the mortar (which is an off white).

Anyway, as I said it really has made a difference. Before we put these up the rooms were very, very hot! Now they are much cooler. You can tell the difference just by touching the window glass which used to be so hot before that you would've been able to cook an egg on it. We'll see how it stands up to the supposed 37 degrees here in Melbourne tomorrow...

Helyn · Jan 12, 2009 8:04 pm

Yes, we had awnings like this on front windows of our old house, west facing streetscape and they did a great job, very hot summers here too.

PhoenixStar · Jan 12, 2009 8:12 pm

Missy, can i ask approx how much were they per window? We have the same issue and are looking for a solution for the back 3 bedrooms too.

ECOECO · Jan 12, 2009 8:13 pm

YSSIM

Just reviving my own old thread.

I was able to get a fabric that was very close in colour to the bricks so that it doesn't become the central focus of the backyard. I only wish that the headerbox matched the colour of the gutters and downpipes.

If you can take them off you can get them powdercoated in any colour you like...

Ed

sneakersss · Jan 12, 2009 8:22 pm

**Phoenix**

Missy, can i ask approx how much were they per window? We have the same issue and are looking for a solution for the back 3 bedrooms too.

Each one (1750 x 1310mm) is $236. Plus another $56 for the headerbox.

sneakersss · Jan 12, 2009 8:23 pm

EcoClassic

YSSIM

Just reviving my own old thread.

I was able to get a fabric that was very close in colour to the bricks so that it doesn't become the central focus of the backyard. I only wish that the headerbox matched the colour of the gutters and downpipes.

If you can take them off you can get them powdercoated in any colour you like...

Ed

Oh, yes, good suggestion! Thanks.

acm2269 · Jan 14, 2009 11:45 pm

YSSIM

**Phoenix**

Missy, can i ask approx how much were they per window? We have the same issue and are looking for a solution for the back 3 bedrooms too.

Each one (1750 x 1310mm) is $236. Plus another $56 for the headerbox.

Hi Missy,

Can you please tell me the name of your supplier? I am in the same dilemna and I need to cover 4 large windows :shock:

west facing too...

thanks and cheers,

Hannah

sneakersss · Jan 15, 2009 9:42 am

acm2269

Hi Missy,

Can you please tell me the name of your supplier? I am in the same dilemna and I need to cover 4 large windows :shock:

west facing too...

thanks and cheers,

Hannah

PM sent.

Yak_Chat · Jan 15, 2009 10:30 pm

P Said -

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Missy, can i ask approx how much were they per window? We have the same issue and are looking for a solution for the back 3 bedrooms too.

And therein ****** the issues with the curent building standards.

Brand new house - and they now have to install blinds because the rooms are too hot - yet the house - just built - "met" the standards of 5 star rating. :evil:

Makes my blood boil :evil:

Let alone those trying to sleep after a hot day.

stonecutter1309 · Jan 16, 2009 6:56 am

Anyone know if these could work on the 2nd storey? I'm not sure how you'd roll the blind up and down if we can't physically reach the window.

donuts · Jan 16, 2009 8:14 am

stonecutter1309

Anyone know if these could work on the 2nd storey? I'm not sure how you'd roll the blind up and down if we can't physically reach the window.

I think I've seen them with a very long pole.

Southies · Jan 17, 2009 9:33 am

I'm sure there is a hand crank mechanism of sorts installed on the inside. Atleast , that's how they worked years ago.
Otherwise, if money is no object, they can be operated remotely.