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how to attach slats so you can clean under them

14 years ago

last modified: 14 years ago

This is so amazing that I copied the idea for our front entry - we used frosted glass with fixed windows (they are bathroom windows, so frosted was best anyway) and now we are trying to devise a way to do the slats where you can clean the spider webs and glass under them. How did you attach these? Are you able to clean the glass under the slats?

Thanks so much for any advice you could give!!!

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Architects Magnus
13 years ago
Hi again marsia - We made sure not to have glass directly behind the screen. For the carriage gates, we used polycarbonate as it takes less maintenance than glass.

The screen is attached to a metal frame with a metal tab system that mates with tabs attached to the wall (not sure if that helps). Try working with a local metal fabricator/craftsman to create a hinged, swing-out frame system for you. All the best - HM
marsia
Original Author
13 years ago
Great! Thanks very much for all your help.
PRO
Studio Modry
13 years ago
Hi-can you advise the wood that was used- ipe? cedar? Does it require much maintenance? thanks!
PRO
ArchitecTor, PC
12 years ago
That metal overhang is cool! What material and supplier is that from?
PRO
Architects Magnus
12 years ago
Sorry it took so long to respond... The metal is PAC-CLAD® Petersen Aluminum Panel with a Dark Bronze Kynar Painted factory finish.

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