Both problems may be reduced by the use of a very light, transparent material made of a plastic called polyethylene terephthalate, which begins life as a pellet. When melted, it gets stretched into ultra-thin sheets, which are wire hardware then dyed or treated with a thin metal coating, depending on the planned final use. It has a scratch-resistant film on the visible side, and an adhesive on the other.

Once in place, the material makes a difference in the interior comfort levels almost immed...

This makes the roller blinds ideal for the kinds of situations in which there is too much light but you don't want to completely shut yourself away. If it is a very nice sunny day but you unfortunately find yourself having to stay cooped up to work, then it can feel hot and claustrophobic if you completely draw a pair of curtains and mean you are...