Ludwig’s Monday Window
On the weekend I drove around one of the more affluent parts of Grafton looking for some window shades. I was disappointed that many houses didn’t have any or they were removed for aluminum windows that were installed. A lot of the old houses had been either modernised or demolished and big brick houses built.
I did find quite a number that still survived and there were some had been repaired and updated with new tops and painted brackets.
The tops on these shades need replacing. The brackets are so good. I have no idea what is happening with the windows though
These are quite simple with a good paint scheme and vertical supports
What a statement these shades make
Much like the shades above just a bit chunkier
bushboys world 
It’s amazing that there are so many variations with these shades.
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I wonder what I might find in nearby towns?
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There’s only one way to find out!
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I’ve never see these type of window shades in Canada. In Singapore, I’ve seen similar in older buildings, the more common being canvas awnings that are retractable. I suppose the purpose of the shades is to keep direct sun light out ?
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The shades are to keep the harsh Australian sun out of the house. A lot of the early ones were made of canvas and were retractable. As they were prone to deterioration, the ones made of wood with metal tops or just metal became more popular.
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Grafton – the town whose shades keep on giving.
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I have so many more streets to explore too 🙂
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Love these shades!
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Thanks Teresa. They are rather fancy 🙂
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Yes they are 👍
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I’ve never seen window shades before. Very cool!
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Thanks Bridgette. Maybe have a look around your town, there may be some around on older houses but it depends if it’s a sunny climate I guess 🙂
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Yeah, I think they are for snow…right? No snow where I live, but maybe the houses up in the mountains. I’ll have to look next time I go up there.
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They are for keeping the hot sun out of houses in Australia, not much snow around here. It would be interesting to know if houses in snowy regions have them.
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That’s so interesting! I was so wrong! It’s super hot here in the summers. I wonder if it would be wise to consider putting them on my own windows.
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It gives added shade. Now-a-days blinds, heavy curtains and air-con have made them redundant in modern houses
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These are really neat. Nice windows too.
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Thanks Ludwig.
Now for the big discovery I made yesterday. They are actually called awnings and the metal ones are called hoods.
Oh my, I might have to go back and rename everything but probably won’t as I have been quite indulgent 🙂
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Haha, let’s just stick with shades. Special terms amongst us.
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I should continue but might do a confession next window post 😂
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