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The NAMI information may not be very helpful in identifying the manufacturer, since NAMI is simply a certification program.
With a bit more information about the window, you might be able to use the NAMI website to get the name of the manufacturer.
Here's a list of possible manufacturers and their Manufacturer ID.
Manufacturer Name - Manufacturer ...
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A Google search of 280 series windows led me to Diamond Window and Door. It is a long shot but might be a place to start.
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First, try to prevent the sun from hitting the building in the first place. Shade trees, large overhangs, louvers can all do this. There may be micro louver screens available that appear to be heavy duty insect screens but are actually very small louvers. You can easily see through the louvers, but they prevent the sun from hitting the glass.
Second, reduce ...
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I'm pretty sure you've already considered this, but just in case you haven't...
It may be an obvious option, but the direction your blinds face is pretty important... To block street- and auto lights, you'll want to make sure inside edges turn down, if you're any higher than the first floor.
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If you want a cheap easy solution, you can buy fabric and safety pin it to the blinds. If you pin just the top and bottom, when the blinds are pulled up 100% then ~1/2 of the fabric would be seen underneath the blinds. So I'd suggest ~ 4 sets of pin to have the minimum extra fabric seen. I'd also suggest using khaki, it is relatively cheap and thick.
*I'd ...
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Window Tint. That will let light in during the day and give you better coverage at night.
YOu could go lo-tech and use black sheets. Just pin them up on the wall at night. That is probably your cheapest, albeit, most horrible looking solution. Then again it's just for sleeping.
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Have you checked your windows for any weak spots? a professional can measure the amount of sunlight passing through the panes, and this can lead to potential treatments or simply being told the windows are fine. To Repair or replace if you do find faults becomes the dilemma? Down to costs and as mentioned above, replacement uPVC can be very expensive. If you ...
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Read my answer on the following question -
How can I measure the r-value of a wall?
This method works really really well for windows because of the temperature differences. Also if you do this in the middle of the summer/winter it would be optimal. Other thing you can do too for windows is take a temperature reading in the middle of the window and ...
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Hire someone that can do an energy audit. Check with your local utilities as they may even offer rebates on the cost of that. They'll use a Thermal Imaging Camera that can answer this question for you.
It's not so much whether or not your windows are a problem as much as it is the bigger question "what parts of your house are the problem". Even if your ...
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My 70 year old grandma just put up new blinds in her house last year. She did borrow my makita.
Quick Tips
make sure you are putting your screws into either the window frame, wood framing, or use anchors
make sure your blinds are level so if blinds are outside of window frame either use a level or take a measurement from the top of each side
cut blinds ...
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I can't talk about uninstalling your current blinds. Although, I found installing blinds pretty easy and fast. To be honest, the hardest part is probably taking the width of your windows, especially if you mount them inside. Most manufacturers will tell you in advance that you are responsible for your measures.
In short, you need a measuring tape, a ...
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