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window treatments dilemma

2 years ago

What type of window treatments would you use? I love the natural light but need some shade as well. Roller shades, shutters, honeycomb?

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jck910
2 years ago
motorized solar shades
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BeverlyFLADeziner
2 years ago
Yes, motorized sun shades in gray or white.

Or motorized silhouette shades
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Orlando Ochoa
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you for the suggestions
Orlando Ochoa
Original Author
2 years ago
With the motorized option how do I charge the motor on the top windows. That will be one long extension cord hahah.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
2 years ago
Talk to the company you hire to provide and install the shades. You're not the first one to have this configuration. They have solutions for everything.
houssaon
2 years ago
I think motorized roller shades will be perfect. I like that they almost disappear when up.
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Fenstermann LLC
last year
Let's face it. Your windows are all the way up and you do not want to climb a ladder every 6 to 9 months to charge the battery of every shade. Not practical and maybe even dangerous.

You should talk to an electrician or window covering specialist that has an electrician license to get hard wired motorized shades. Not cheap but this is what you need. Best of luck.

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