Plantation Blind Help

by Steve
(Fayetetville, NC)

We recently updated our windows to High Efficient triple pane windows with argon and Krypton gases.

We were informed that drilling into any part of the window frame would violate the manufacturers warranty.

Is there any way we can hang plantation blinds inside the window frame without drilling holes? Or will we be compelled to hang them outside the window and lose the rich stained wood finish of the trim work around the replacement windows?

Would shutters be an alternative, again mounting outside the window frames?


Hi Steve

The truth is that fixing your blinds to the window frames will not cause any damage. The window people are just covering themselves.

Your triple glazed units are a self contained item. These are the bits you don't want to damage. The frames are there simply to hold your glass units in place. You can drill the frames as long as you don't go near the glazed units.

I understand why the window people don't want people to drill. It's because of the "idiot factor" the ones that take no care and then blame someone else.

Having said all that it still does not help. Because even if you fit your blinds properly and don't cause any damage. If you glass units develop a fault in the future totally unrelated to fitting your blinds. Then the makers will not accept liability.

So what can you do if you don't want to take the risk. Fit outside as you suggested. I know it's not what you really want. So fix to the frames with care and hope nothing ever goes wrong with your window and get the look you want. Or fix outside and keep the guarantee intact.


Sorry to not be of more help.


Best regards

Lee