evisu 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2008 hihi,Anyone did bamboo blinds for their balcony?? I'm having a open concept balcony with timber decking flooring.. But i realised when the rains get heavy, it wil mess up the entire flooring.. Can the bamboo blind minimise the rain that's coming in?Also, i need some contacts for doing this.. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunky Monkey 2 Report post Posted February 1, 2008 IMO, bamboo blinds (plus point is that it's very affordable) trap alot of dirt and is difficult to clean. In a very heavy downpour, rain can still seep through. And over time, look bad due to wear and tear. What I did for my mother's home a couple of years ago, was to install a clear PVC roller blind. It does however, cut out alot of air flow. (note: a terrace house and not a HDB balcony).I suspect however, that over time, whatever you choose to install, you will end up not using much of it. Reason being ... the hassle of putting down the blinds before you leave your home, or forgetting to put down the blinds before you leave your home, and the rain comes pouring in.If you're using Chengai timber, they're going to last you 5 - 7 years anyway. (maybe more, since it's not directly exposed in the harsh sunlight and rain). So I think the best thing to do, is to do nothing, and enjoy your open balcony. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
l_club23 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2008 IMO, bamboo blinds (plus point is that it's very affordable) trap alot of dirt and is difficult to clean. In a very heavy downpour, rain can still seep through. And over time, look bad due to wear and tear. What I did for my mother's home a couple of years ago, was to install a clear PVC roller blind. It does however, cut out alot of air flow. (note: a terrace house and not a HDB balcony).I suspect however, that over time, whatever you choose to install, you will end up not using much of it. Reason being ... the hassle of putting down the blinds before you leave your home, or forgetting to put down the blinds before you leave your home, and the rain comes pouring in.If you're using Chengai timber, they're going to last you 5 - 7 years anyway. (maybe more, since it's not directly exposed in the harsh sunlight and rain). So I think the best thing to do, is to do nothing, and enjoy your open balcony. Bamboo chicks now come with the option of a clear PVC sheet on the side facing out to completely prevent rain from coming in.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keltong 4 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Yeah...saw my neighbour downstairs just installed something like that in their service balcony. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evisu 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Yuppie..the Bamboo chicks come with one sided PVC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junky 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 Any ideas where to get such bamboo blinds with the PVC lining? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
