window shades

cherokee · #1 02-24-2008, 04:44 PM

My wife and i will be in Santiago in a couple of weeks and would like to buy some shades for our windows { bamboo or rice paper} also some shades for the exterior balconys ,to filter the HOT sun, any suggestions on where to go?

Thanks so much,cherokee

The Virginian · #2 02-25-2008, 07:32 AM

You might try Plaza International $$$$$. Just up from the Metro station. The main 2 places I check first for stuff are Hacha and Ocoha.

Hillbilly · #3 02-25-2008, 07:45 AM

Certainly Ochoa and maybe PriceSmart...

Interesting, we had an awning made for the pack part of our sitting area, I think I'll ask the Boss where she had it done. Or the Architect ....think HB, think!!
You are welcome to stop by and see what we did...
HB

The Virginian · #4 02-25-2008, 01:49 PM

HB does that awning help prevent water entering through the window. Any other benifets of having an awning. My wife seems to think that would solve our issue's. But we've only been married 37 years, not sure if it's going to work out, we probably need more time. thanks Phil

Hillbilly · #5 02-25-2008, 08:31 PM

Well, we've been legal for over 41, so I know what you mean. the answer is yes, if they had done it my way.

Ours does not have "flashing" which would prevent water from coming down the wall and filtering between t he awning and the building....so it drips....A bit of copper or even tin flashing would solve the prob=lem....

HB