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Old 02-04-12, 12:46 AM   #5
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Any idea on the brand or cost per window?
I have no idea, unfortunately Those were installed 8-10 years ago and there is little chance that the receipt hasn't been thrown out.
A fast search of the local market suggests ~US$100 per square meter, but I don't know what level of quality you get for that price.
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I really wish that stores here had window shades like that, closing them up at night would help save a ton of energy and keep the windows from being broken.
They might also keep the sun out of the stores windows during the day if partially closed. In many countries in southern Europe roller shutters that swing out are quite popular:
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How do you close them from the inside?
The ones at Grandma's are operated by pulling a rope. There can also be a crank to make it easier, or an electric motor. Some versions (made to be closed from the outside, like stores) use a long rod.
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