How to keep view from arched windows without going blind
taflanagan
6 years ago
I just bought a home on a lake with great views. The main living area is 20 feet tall with beautiful arched windows above and sliding glass doors below. It faces the west and gets a blistering afternoon sun full of glare and heat. The windows are double pained with a uv protection but no help with the glare and heat. I have looked at window films, plantation blinds and solar shades. I am very new to this and have no vision. Can you help me decide which is the best choice. I really do want to keep the view and we could us some privacy with the bottom windows at night. Thanks.
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6 years ago@shari13 has a great point! Exterior shades do provide excellent heat and glare protection! Motorized exterior roller shades can provide those benefits, as well as the flexibility of being rolled up and away so that you can enjoy your view!
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