Bamboo Blinds Guide

Bamboo blinds have a lot of superstition behind them. In ancient Japan, people would use the bamboo blinds on the windows of their homes to stop evil spirits from entering. The bamboo plant itself is steeped in mysticism throughout most Asian cultures. In China, bamboo means long life and in India it means friendship. This is not surprising given how the bamboo plant is so prevalent in Asian countries.

In the Western world, bamboo blinds have become the hot new trend in exterior blinds thanks to their inexpensive cost and natural look. They are gaining immense popularity nowadays because they are considered an environmentally friendly material. They are durable and add an instant charm with their unique natural looks, texture and earthy tones. Bamboo blinds are usually available in five colors ranging from white to dark cherry and in a choice of either one or two inch slats. They are very strong and extremely durable, even during weather that could damage other blinds. They do not require yearly weatherproofing treatment, which greatly reduces the need for annual maintenance.

They fit great into the natural look and feel of the backyard when they are used to shade the patio or porch. Bamboo blinds are weather resistant and can take the extreme temperature with ease. There is no need to worry about extremely hot or wet days ruining your blinds; or needing to find the time to apply weather resistance to the blind. One tip, however – you should rotate the side of the blinds that is exposed to sun to prevent to much obvious bleaching or fading.

Installation may worry a few people but one of the advantages of bamboo blinds is their ease of installation. The whole process of installing these types of exterior blinds is very simple and easy. There is no need to hire an expert to help you put them. Instructions should come with the exterior bamboo blinds themselves and using the hardware included, the blinds can be setup using nothing but your hands. In no time at all you will have your new blinds up and you will be enjoying the outdoors shaded by the sun.

When searching for new bamboo blinds, you will find that there are two types. The first is the roll and this means that blinds are simply rolled up and secured at the top by straps. The Roman style blinds are folded upwards by a string system. The roll up types are probably the most simple of the two.

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