Block the Sun with Outside Blinds
One of the newest concepts in home improvement is the use of outside blinds as sun blockers to reduce or eliminate the need for air conditioning. Some homeowners have foregone the use of draperies altogether, thus eliminating the need for deep cleaning the interior fabrics with chemicals and making the room less allergenic.
Europeans have embraced this concept not only in private homes, but in commercial buildings and hotels. One German manufacturer installs custom outside blinds to fit any design. Hotels often utilize an automated system that opens the blinds when a key unlocks the entrance door and closes them when the guests leave. The system also senses strong winds—over 35 miles per hour— and will retract automatically.
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