Shutters

[robbieduncan]

I'm not looking for an argument about whether they look right on Victorian properties or not as we have decided we want them and that's that! But I do seem to remember seeing a recommendation for a local supplier/fitter but I can't find it now. So any recommendations?

[Bumble]

Hi there

we are also after a recommendation for a shutter company / fitters.
Did you have any luck finding anyone>

[robbieduncan]

Not done anythiong about it yet. Should really get on it as it'll be summer soon and closing the curtains will look odd!

[leenewham]

The drapers in Penge are supposed to be good so I've heard.

[mosy]

An alternative might be to get roller blinds , the sort which let light through and are transparent if looking out but solid to passersby. There are different degrees of sun deflection and transparency . This link and its sub-pages gives a lot of useful information if you might be interested: http://www.rollerblinds.org/light-privacy-control.html A relative has some on south facing windows; I think they're rather clever

[robbieduncan]

An alternative might be to get roller blinds , the sort which let light through and are transparent if looking out but solid to passersby. There are different degrees of sun deflection and transparency . This link and its sub-pages gives a lot of useful information if you might be interested: http://www.rollerblinds.org/light-privacy-control.html A relative has some on south facing windows; I think they're rather clever

Not sure they would work. We are looking to have shutters on the bottom half of some tall Victorian sash windows only: that covers people on the street looking into the room but still leaves the top of the window free from obstruction.

[mosy]

If you have your heart set on shutters, try this B&Q link: http://www.californiashutters.co.uk/shu ... remium-elm Granted it's DIY, but, if you click on "Cafe Style", there's a calculator which will cost your order "as you go" so to speak. It'd give you an idea of price, and I'd bet a £ to a penny that they'll offer a fitting service.

I offer this more as a place to start especially if the store at Bell Green has a working example displayed so you could actually see them. They ain't cheap by the look of it so it might give you a yardstick to measure other quotes against..

[JRobinson]

I assume you want internal ones that you can open easily if needed, rather than external ones?

You could put a pole across the window at the correct height and then hang whatever kind of blind/curtain etc that you wanted from that? might be an option?

[Rachael]

Cafe blinds. They roll up from the bottom instead of down from the top. Pleated ones look particularly nice.

[mosy]

Does anyone know or have a view on how window coverings at street level affect potential burglaries? I.e which window coverings might imply that nickable goodies like office equipment are behind rather than a sofa and potted plants? I suppose my point is that at ground level, shutters would have to remain permanently closed if for concealment rather than sun deflection, unless nets or a blind were to be installed also for when shutters open. I guess it depends what problem you're trying to solve.

To reduce visibility, you could spend just a couple of quid and buy two or three yards of the stick-on cellophane vinyl on a roll that makes glass look frosted. Sydenham DIY probably has some or the other two hardware shops opposite Co-op. The glue is water-based so easy to remove. I've used that for strategic panes. More than one way to skin a cat.

[webby]

Bromley Blinds do plantation shutters and have an offer on at the moment. We couldnt afford to get shutters fitted new but found some the right size for one room on ebay and some second hand ones from Aladdins cave in Brockley. We put them up ourselves and did our bedroom, living room and kitchen for about £250.

[leenewham]

I have some professional window film (frosted) if anyone wants it (for free). It's apparently a few hundred quids worth, I"ve had it for years (left over from a shop fit out).

PM me if interested.

[SydenhamStokie]

Try Shearwater Shutters - they provide an excellent service.

See the thread on the se23 forum:

http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=10024

I have no connection with this company apart from being a satisfied customer!