Windows--- curtains
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if one buys the windows that have the curtain inside does one save money doing that or would you still buy curtains to go over those windows
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Sally M. I believe you are talking about the exterior windows with the louvers between your double panes. I think they are significantly more expensive, and relatively new. I'm suspicious of new "technology". If they were all the salesman says they are, we'd see a lot more of them. Even high end homes are passing. My concerns: if they stop working, one of the panes of glass would have to be removed. That would also decrease the insulation. They are in fashion now, but you are obligated for the duration. So much for a change in look. Nice toy but my vote is no.
Sally
on Mar 02, 2014
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am I the only one who thinks window curtains should look good from the outside too .... how do I do both
Jennifer Bender
on Mar 02, 2014
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The windows with the built in blinds come in various qualities. I have had the chance to audit homes that had both the high end brands with the built in blinds and the lower cost units that are over the counter types at the big box stores. You will find as with any lover blind they will reflect heat out and keep it in when closed. So on an energy point of view they do help save money. As long as you open and close them depending upon the outside temps your trying to keep out or allow in. However, the bigger issue is the quality. The lower end units tend to fail when used a lot. Lower cost parts and materials is the primary reason. But this is not to say that the higher end windows do not suffer the same fate over time as they do. The difference is the cost to fix them when they do fail. Normally its the part that you turn that moves the shutters open and closed that fails. The tiny gears that connect the handle to the inside parts is the cause. So its really a matter of looks that is important. If its a three season room or porch I would use them. But for complete window replacement not so much.
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com
on Mar 02, 2014
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I agree with Woodbridge. My son installed patio doors with this feature. Works great as you never have blinds or curtains interfering with the function. It would be the same for French doors. I would not use them on regular windows.
Berniece Knotts
on Mar 03, 2014
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