Millidgeville sits on Saint John's north end, between the University of New Brunswick Saint John campus, the hospital and the shore of the Kennebecasis River. Homes are family houses from the 1960s onward, larger homes with water views, and rental units close to campus.
River-facing homes take glare off the water and wind across it. Family homes want warmth and blackout.
What we fit most here: solar shades on Kennebecasis-facing windows, cellular shades for warmth and blackout, and durable roller shades for rentals near UNB and the Regional Hospital.
Up the Kennebecasis. Homes on the water in Millidgeville often have big windows facing the river, sailboats and the hills beyond. Those views face north and east, which means morning glare off the water in summer and heat loss through big glass in winter.
Two products, one window. Many Millidgeville homeowners choose a dual roller: a solar shade in front for daytime glare and a blackout or privacy shade behind for night, both on one bracket.
Frequently asked questions
What blinds are best for healthcare shift workers?
Blackout roller or blackout cellular shades with side channels, so bedrooms stay dark during daytime sleep.
What blinds keep a river view but cut glare?
Solar shades in a dark colour and 3% openness.
What is a dual roller shade?
Two roller shades on one bracket: usually a solar or light-filtering shade in front and a blackout shade behind. You use one during the day and the other at night.
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