Pleated blinds can be fitted to a guillotine glass balcony, but the blind and its mechanism must not touch the glass or its path of travel. In the field we usually recommend an inside roller blind; a zip screen outside is also an option for sun and insects.
Short answer
Yes, a guillotine glass balcony can take pleated blinds. The one condition: the blind and its mechanism must not touch the glass and must stay outside the area the glass moves through. In the field we usually recommend an inside roller blind; it is simpler and causes fewer problems.
Blind options
| Option | Where? | Watch out |
|---|---|---|
| Roller blind (our advice) | Inside, on the ceiling or wall | Must stay outside the glass path |
| Pleated blind | Inside | Must not touch the glass or panels; its frame must not block movement |
| Zip screen | Outside the glass | Cuts sun; edges locked in rails also act as an insect screen |
Why must it not touch the glass?
Guillotine panels move up and down on a motor. A blind or frame resting on the glass can disturb the movement and stop it closing fully. See guillotine glass won't close fully for causes, and what is a guillotine glass balcony? for models and insect screens.
Why we recommend a roller blind
- A single piece of fabric hung from the ceiling or wall, independent of the glass.
- Easy to position outside the glass path.
- Easy to clean and replace.
For sun and insect protection in summer, a zip screen outside the glass is the most permanent solution.
As an authorised Albert Genau manufacturing dealer, SkyArt Group manufactures and installs guillotine glass in Istanbul. To plan glass and blinds together for your balcony, request a free survey.
