Bamboo shades

Hello, these are not treated for the elements that they would face outdoors. Unfortunately using them outdoors would void the warranty; however, we have heard of customers treating the shades themselves for the outdoors.

Great questions! You can purchase a bamboo shade, and as you mentioned if you keep it as an inside mount it will cover some of your glass on the top, probably about 12" or so. Another option would be to keep it above your sliding glass door, this would minimize the glass that is covered. As for your question about weight, it certainly is heavier at this size, but it is difficult to articulate how much so. A more expensive option is a sliding panel that can still have a natural look. We actually are transitioning our sliding panel product right now, so it is not on the site. However, if you would like us to send you some samples, we certainly can. Give us a call and we can walk you through different options!

We do have liners available as an optional addition for each collection of bamboo that we offer. The privacy liner is a light filtering material and will still allow light to be filtered into the room, and you will still have shadows and silhouettes. The blackout liner is an opaque material that blocks any light from coming into the room. There will be no shadows or silhouettes if you choose that option. Unlined bamboo shades can be seen through as the woven reeds and woods used will never be uniform, so we highly recommend this option for bedrooms and bathrooms.

Yes! Our bamboo shades operate with a pull cord. If you would like a longer cord, simply call us immediately after you place order so we can submit the request for you at no additional charge. M-F 8-5pm EST 800-925-4635