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TSSnoy
post Jan 29 2021, 08:59 PM, updated 5y ago

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I’m looking for outdoor blind with guided track.
Main objective is to convert the balcony to useful space while not permanently brick it up.

Google reveal Ziptrak and Smart Curtain brands.
Anyone is using them?
What is the indicative price?
Any other vendors doing this?
TSSnoy
post Feb 3 2021, 08:25 AM

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Uploaded 2 pictures for this blind with guided track (check out the two vertical tracks at the sides):

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This should work better to resist wind and rain water splash.
I don't expect this is cheap.
Hopefully, it is more durable and functional comparing to conventional outdoor blinds.

Is there any user reviews?
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post Feb 3 2021, 09:15 AM

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how about glass curtains instead? at least can see outside all the time.
ziptrak needs to open and close. in the end, you will tired and then its either always close or always open.
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post Feb 3 2021, 11:59 AM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Feb 3 2021, 09:15 AM)
how about glass curtains instead? at least can see outside all the time.
ziptrak needs to open and close. in the end, you will tired and then its either always close or always open.
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Glass curtains are seriously expensive. I was looking at this for my balcony and ended up cheaper just to brick up my balcony and my master bedroom is so much cooler.

Now I am looking at motorized blinds such as ziptrack to replace some of my curtains after doing the glass tinting. I am curious to see what options available too.
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post Feb 3 2021, 04:18 PM

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QUOTE(blancpain4470 @ Feb 3 2021, 11:59 AM)
Glass curtains are seriously expensive. I was looking at this for my balcony and ended up cheaper just to brick up my balcony and my master bedroom is so much cooler.

Now I am looking at motorized blinds such as ziptrack to replace some of my curtains after doing the glass tinting. I am curious to see what options available too.
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Initially, I would prefer to brick up the balcony too.
However, this is considered "house extension" which requires approval from local municipal council who will likely disapprove the plan due to building setback.
Outdoor blinds are considered "temporary fixtures" which are OK.

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post Feb 3 2021, 07:28 PM

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QUOTE(Snoy @ Feb 3 2021, 04:18 PM)
Initially, I would prefer to brick up the balcony too.
However, this is considered "house extension" which requires approval from local municipal council who will likely disapprove the plan due to building setback.
Outdoor blinds are considered "temporary fixtures" which are OK.
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If you are not reducing the distance to the boundary why this is a problem? Your balcony is already an existing structure. It is true that brick up is adding permanent structure and requires approval but this is not a problem.

Anyway back to the topic I am also interested in the solution for my 3rd floor terrace area and interior motorized blinds for some hard to reach places (high windows) and living room (ease to control). Please update when you find the good solution.
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post Feb 5 2021, 12:02 PM

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QUOTE(blancpain4470 @ Feb 3 2021, 07:28 PM)
If you are not reducing the distance to the boundary why this is a problem? Your balcony is already an existing structure. It is true that brick up is adding permanent structure and requires approval but this is not a problem.

Anyway back to the topic I am also interested in the solution for my 3rd floor terrace area and interior motorized blinds for some hard to reach places (high windows) and living room (ease to control). Please update when you find the good solution.
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In my local municipal council, balcony setback is 10' to the front gate meanwhile brick wall is 20'.
So, bricking up balcony is not an option.

Due to this MCO, I'm still waiting quotation from the vendors.
Or, my job is too small amount to motivate them...
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post Feb 5 2021, 12:25 PM

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QUOTE(Snoy @ Feb 5 2021, 12:02 PM)
In my local municipal council, balcony setback is 10' to the front gate meanwhile brick wall is 20'.
So, bricking up balcony is not an option.

Due to this MCO, I'm still waiting quotation from the vendors.
Or, my job is too small amount to motivate them...
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I see. My balcony is on the side so I guess it is a different story.
A lot of businesses are in trouble and I don't see the reason not having motivation to sell. My book shelf and tinting deals were done quickly and installed!
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post Feb 5 2021, 04:38 PM

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actually, Ziptrak's respond is fast but with the average price of RM70psqft for manual blind, it is definitely much more costly than brick walls.
I'll wait for other vendors.
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post Feb 5 2021, 05:30 PM

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Came a cross this company VB BLIND Malaysia in FB. You may want to check it out.
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post May 8 2021, 04:40 AM

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I enquire smart curtain and zip track earlier. Smart curtain is cheaper than zip track. You can easily get a quote by messaging them on FB. I’m also checking out glass curtain, but couldn’t decide which one to go with as of now.
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QUOTE(blancpain4470 @ Feb 5 2021, 12:25 PM)
I see. My balcony is on the side so I guess it is a different story.
A lot of businesses are in trouble and I don't see the reason not having motivation to sell. My book shelf and tinting deals were done quickly and installed!
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Necro this beacuse looking into outdoor blinds as well. Did you finally get it done?
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post Nov 14 2022, 09:13 AM

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i am interested in ziptrak ( Australia, under Glass Curtain in Malaysia), and zipguide ( under smartcurtain, own brand?)
Anyone have any experience with these? will it damage quickly due to the side guide bulge?



 

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