Author: MJT
Bamboo Rollup Blinds Provide Ultraviolet Protection
When sitting on the porch in the afternoon or evening, there
may be times when the sun is blinding or causing damage to outdoor furniture or
carpets. The use of bamboo rollup blinds is one alternative to eliminating this
problem with an economical and aesthetically pleasing solution. Typically
installed outdoors, bamboo rollup blinds can also serve as a privacy curtain
near swimming pools, outdoor patios and for use as temporary changing rooms.
Most bamboo rollup blinds are available in measurements from
two to 10 feet wide and from four to eight feet long, they can be custom
ordered to fit the needs of the homeowner and they can even be embellished with
decorative paintings to add to the design of the home. They can enhance the
appearance of a larger porch or outside room and can withstand most weather
conditions, although it is highly recommended they are rolled up in rain and
high wind for their own protection.
Made of bamboo, rollup blinds can serve as temporary
obstructions for privacy purposes. When rolled up they are transportable in
most vehicles and can be hung as a privacy screen on most campers or on walls
of a campsite to protect the user from prying eyes.
Lightweight And Functional, Easy To Install
Installation of bamboo rollup blinds is fairly quick and
easy, depending on the width, as the wider the blind, the more hangers it will
have. Typically, a six-foot wide blind will require three points to connect it
to a header. Screw hooks are usually used inserted into the header, one in the
center of the blind and one each on either end, between six to 12 inches from
the end.
Once the hooks are installed, attachments on the blind’s
header are hung from the hooks and the blind is ready for use. Most bamboo
rollup blinds should be initially hung in the rolled up position to make the
job easier. In the event of inclement weather, many people opt to put the
blinds in storage to prevent weather damage and possible rotting from having
them rolled up while wet.
Cleaning bamboo rollup blinds is easy, usually squirting
them with a garden hose will remove dirt and dust and once allowed to dry can
be rolled up, taken down and put into storage. For some reason if the homeowner
alters the configuration of the porch and no longer needs the blinds, they can
still be useful as a beach blanket to lie on in the sand.
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