Roller blinds with guides

Increasingly, in modern apartments and office premises you can see on the windows instead of the usual curtain blinds. One of their popular types are roller blinds with guides. They, like any object, have features, advantages and disadvantages.

Roller blinds are made from woven fabric, roller and guide profile. They are called so because of the method of folding into a roll.

This design has tangible advantages over similar products:

• Ease of operation. They are easily mounted and removed.They also do not require complex care: just wipe them with a damp cloth or vacuuming.
• Ergonomic. This design is easy to manage and regulate the level of illumination using a chain.

• Affordable price. Often these blinds are cheaper than regular curtains.

• Compactness. On the windows in assembled form, they are almost invisible.

• Rich assortment of goods. It differs in color, textural properties and sizes.
• High quality. For fabrics used a variety of fabrics: from cotton and flax to silk fibers. These fabrics are treated with a compound that does not allow dust to settle and lose color from the sun.
• A harmonious combination with fabric curtains and curtains.

Of the shortcomings can be noted:

• Weak curtain design. They are easily damaged if used improperly.
• There is a chance of absorption of odors, especially if they are located in the kitchen.
• When installing curtains on the frame, there may be a problem with opening the windows.
• These types of blinds are not suitable for all stylistic decisions of the room.

Roller blinds today are divided into several types, each of which has both advantages and disadvantages.

The outdoor version of the curtain is quite popular due to its easy and quick installation. Such curtains fasten both on a frame of a window, and on a wall or a ceiling.

They consist of a roller on which the canvas is wound, a chain mechanism, side guides, which are made of the thinnest fishing line and lower plumb line. The plummet is necessary for the preservation of a smooth canvas when opening and closing curtains. Guides for roller blinds, in turn, perform the function of fixing the structure in one position with the wind.

The positive aspects of this type of curtains are:

• Low price compared to other types of curtains.
• Compactness.
• Easy to manage.
• Closing the entire surface of the window.
• Indispensable for large panoramic windows.

The disadvantages are:

• The difficulty of opening and closing the window when the blinds are lowered.
• Installation takes place by drilling. In this connection, further dismantling will be slightly difficult.

Closed or cassette curtains differ from the open ones in that they have a box in which the roller is hidden. Such a box is mounted either on the window frame or on its casement.At the bottom of the canvas is a sinker, and on the sides - guides to maintain a smooth structure.

Blinds in the box have the following advantages:

• Reliable fixation, regardless of the position of the window.
• Compactness.
• Aesthetics. The box and guides can be matched to the color of the frame, thus they become invisible against the general background.
• The installation which is not demanding drilling. They can be secured with double-sided tape.
• Densely adjoins to glass of a window that promotes reliable protection against views and sunshine.
• In any state do not interfere with the opening or closing of the window.

Mini-format curtains differ from the closed type only in the size of the structure and fastening, as they are installed only in the window opening. They also consist of a roller, box, canvas, chain mechanism, string guides and magnetic holders below.

The advantages of such a system are:

• Easy assembly and disassembly of the structure.
• Reliable and smooth fixation of the canvas, even with the window sash open.
• Compact design. Due to the small box and roller folded almost invisible on the window.
• Affordable price.

The design of curtains "day-night" or "zebra" consists of two layers of fabric (transparent and opaque), where the bands alternate. This design allows you to adjust the degree of illumination in the room like blinds.

The advantages of such curtains are:

• Easy installation on windows. They are mounted on the window sash or frame.
• Compactness.
• Aesthetic look.
• Wide range of.
• Easy operation.
• Availability. They are easy to find in a retail or online store.
• Low price in comparison with similar types of curtains.

Elements of roller blinds are functional, light and understandable, so that the whole structure is practical and accessible.

As a rule, such curtains consist of the following elements:

• Box (cassette).
• Roller.
• Guides.
• Canvas.
• Chain mechanism or electric drive.

Box most often made of plastic.This will allow to choose a cassette under the color of the window frame. It is mostly white in color, but it can be found both multicolored and with a parody of wood or metal. Inside there is a roller on which the cloth is wound.

The design of the box allows you to save the canvas from dust, dirt and moisture. Thanks to this property, roller blinds can be easily operated in the kitchen. Installation of the box does not require drilling, as it is attached to the building tape or glue.

Guides are a necessary element. They allow you to fix the position of the canvas and not bend it, also the canvas with the help of guides will not stick to the window. All this allows to increase the life of the web. Guides are lateral and U-shaped. They are attached to the sash or beadings plastic window.

Canvas is a piece of cloth equal to the size of the window. Cotton, silk, linen and polyester are the preferred materials for these curtains. Such material is subject to special treatment from dust sedimentation, absorption of smell, electrification and burning of color. This impregnation allows you to save the life of the canvas and use the product in the kitchen.

Chain mechanism allows you to smoothly open and close the structure, as well as adjust the degree of illumination. It is easy to use, so even small children can easily cope with it. The modern mechanism of opening the curtains is electric. They are equipped with a roller and therefore the lifting of the web becomes automated, for this it is only necessary to press a button.

Roll-up curtains are easy to handle, fasten and operate, but certain rules must be followed to preserve their presentable appearance:

• You can not strongly pull or pull the chain mechanism of curtains. From such actions, it can break, which, in turn, will lead to the unsuitability of the entire structure.
• It is impossible to wind a cloth on a roller in the manual way. It also damages the web and the entire structure.
• Do not wash the cloth by hand or machine. This can lead to the destruction of the fibers of the fabric and its fading.
• The best way to care for this type of curtain is dry cleaning with a vacuum cleaner or a brush.You can still hold a damp cloth to remove dirt and dust.

Rolled blinds on plastic windows are a modern and reliable way to protect against sunlight and prying eyes.

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