Sliding glass door window treatments are no loner limited to vertical blinds. This review will be of interest if you are searching options for your sliding glass door window treatments. One alternative is a vertical cellular. This is a vertical pleat system that slides back and forth on a track system. They are more commonly known as a Vertiglide. I think a vertiglide is an excellent choice for a sliding glass door window treatments. Below I will address some issues and questions you might have if considering a vertiglide.
1.) No Cords
Slides side to side with just the push of a finger. Cordless also allows for a cleaner look. More importantly, it is safer than a corded treatment around a small child or pets.
2. )Available in either:
Light filtering, order a sample and hold it up at night by your window to give you an idea of privacy. Room Darkening; excellent at light blocking and privacy except on sides.
3.)4 Stacking Options
Can be ordered as stack left, stack right, split stack, or center stack.
4.)6 inch Stack
This is one of the features many people like. More of your window and view are exposed when vertiglide is open.
5.)Energy Efficient
Hot and cold air is trapped in the cells of the shade, This saves on your energy bill. You will feel the difference right away, especially on a hot or cold day. In the winter, be sure you open your shade at least once a day to get the air circulating behind it or you will get an ice build up on your glass.
6.)Matching Material
Match with horizontal cellular shades in the same room with your sliding glass door window treatments.
7.) Inside Mount
You need 4 inches of depth if you want your vertiglide to be completely recessed. You can get away with 1 inch of depth, but be aware that 3 inches of blind with project out. Take your door handle in consideration. Give the manufacturer exact measurements, they will take a small deduction off with width and length.
8.)Outside Mount
Mount 3 inches above your trim but if you must mount on your trim, you will need 3/4 inches of flat surface. For your width, you want the material to go past the trim by 4 inches on each side for privacy and light blocking. If you have thick trim of 1/2 to 1 inch, then ask for spacer blocks. If more than 1 inch, or you have a door handle that projects out more than usual, ask for extension brackets.
9.) Price
Just want to give you and idea of cost and where you purchase your sliding glass door window treatments makes a hugh difference on how much you will pay or save. Here is a comparison of a vertiglide 84 inches wide X 84 inches long. (Always list width first, then length) in a light filtering material. These are actual prices at the time of this writing.
a.) $1231.00 Large Shop At Home Retailer
b.) $ 682.00 Hunter Douglas
c.) $ 425.00 Blinds.com Online Retailer
10.) Product Reviews
What they liked and the problems they encountered.
By:Robert Ikhtiari
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