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Help: HUGE West Windows in Loft

20 years ago

Great, great forum, I have been reading for a few days and thought I would post some specific questions. I have already asked a few in other forums and thought I would ask my window specific question here.

I have 13 LARGE west facing windows in my new condo/loft that I need serious help with. It is the top floor so it is directly under the concrete awning which helps, but I am very worried about solar heat gain this summer.

I am in the process of getting quotes from professional window people for various sorts of window tints. I need some help with the inside. What I would really like to do is cover them with heavy curtains, but I dont think the budget allows for that just yet, so I have phase them in.

What I want to do now is get some sort of covering up there. My top 2 choices are cellular shades and 2" metal blinds.

I think I would like the look of the alum. blinds the best, and they would do well in cutting out light. My concern is that they will amplify my heat problems. Am I right?

The cellular shades seem like the smart move but I am worried that they may look a bit out of place.

Finally when I do install the curtains, will the look strange with the shade/blinds in place?

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