When you purchase your dream home or commercial property, you want to make certain it is maintained and protected. Investing in security screens protects not only your property, but also protects your family and customers. Before purchasing security screens for your windows or doors, it’s important to know the qualities of your investment, so let us explain why security screens are effective.

What are Security Screens?

Security screens are durable high quality mesh screens that can be custom made to fit over your windows and doors to provide a deterrent against intruders. Security screens offer all the benefits of safety screens, but they also improve the security of your home and business, while maintaining your privacy and views.

What are the Main Benefits of Security Screens?

1. Quality – We provide premium quality Australian owned Invisi-Gard Security Screens which are made of 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel. The mesh screen quality provides the ultimate protection for your family, your staff and your clients, while also exceeding all relevant Australian and Industry Standards.
2. Protection – Our security screens are designed first and foremost to protect you from would-be intruders. Our screen quality has been professionally tested against heavy impact from kicks or tools such as hammers and knives without any major damage. They also have additional lock features for extra added security.
3. Durable – Due to window security screens being exposed to the harsh elements of wind, rain and sun, the design of the screen and the mesh have been constructed to prevent rust and corrosion, therefore they won’t compromise your safety or your family’s safety. Invisi-Gard security screens are also bush fire rated and protects your property from floating embers and reduces heat intensity of radiant heat flux.
4. Bug Protection – We all love to entertain in summer, but flies and mosquitoes can be unwanted guests. Window security screens and security doors can allow your home or office to be protected from these flying pests, while still enhancing natural ventilation by allowing fresh air to continually enter the room.
5. Privacy -The high quality thickness of the mesh of our security screens provides you with added privacy, by stopping strangers from peering through your windows and doors, but still maintaining your view.
6. Energy Efficiency – Security screens keep your home and office cooler in summer. By professionally fitting Invisi-Gard security screens over the outside of your window “can improve the energy efficiency of your window by up to 51%” (visit Invis-Gard website for more information). The ability to naturally cool your room by allowing air to flow, also helps reduce your energy expenses.
7. Safety – The Fall Protection window screen option has been tried and tested to prevent accidental falls from windows. The big advantage of fall prevention screens is that they comply with the “National Construction Code for the Protection of Openable Windows”. This means that once screens are professionally installed, these windows can then be opened fully, while the screen still keeps children and pets safe.
8. Maintenance – Our security screens require minor maintenance. Simply washing the product with a mild detergent and then rinsing off the soap residue from time to time will keep the product looking fantastic for many years. We will also provide you with care and maintenance information with your purchase.

Please Contact Us

We are an authorised Invisi-Gard supplier and provide security screens for both residential and commercial properties. Please contact our team to arrange a free measure and quote, or to talk to us about the best security screen products for you.

Most Australians love to entertain, but coming into the colder months we spend a lot of time indoors avoiding the rain, hail and wind. By adding outdoor blinds you can create a practical outdoor space that you can use all year round to host home functions, or work events. Here’s some things to consider when purchasing residential or commercial shade products for your outdoor space.

Outdoor and Indoor Blinds, What’s The Difference?

Outdoor blinds are similar to indoor blinds in terms of their functionality, but outdoor blinds are made from more durable fabrics such as PVC, Mesh, Aluminium or Canvas, capable of withstanding excessive heat, wind and rain.

What to Consider When Choosing Outdoor Blinds?

Purpose – Before choosing outdoor blinds it’s great to consider the purpose, such as where you want to use them and the space your have available. Exterior blinds can be used on your home or office windows, or you can add them to your decking, balcony, patio or pergola for a beautiful practical space. Our team can also visit your home or office to do a free measure and quote, making the process a lot easier for you.

Functionality – You can choose permanent outdoor blinds, or retractable outdoor blinds, depending on how much space you have. Your blinds can also be used as a manual or motorised option, depending on your needs. We also have total block out options for more privacy, or semi-see through options which provide shade and light.

Style – There are many exciting fabrics, textures and colours of outdoor blinds available at our Ballarat showroom, or we can customise making outdoor blinds to suit your individual space and style.

What Outdoor Blinds and Shutters Are Available?

1. Exterior Patio or Pergola Blinds – If you love entertaining then our Patio and Pergola Blinds are a great solution to extend your outdoor area while protecting you and your furnishings. Patio and pergola blinds can enclose large areas such as your BBQ area and outdoor seating, to enable meals to be outdoors or to hold work meetings.
2. Outdoor Sun Blinds – We have a wide choice of colours and fabrics available in our outdoor sun blind range. External sun blinds come in block out, or semi-see through if you want to maintain your outdoor view. They are a wonderful energy saver by keeping your home and office cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
3. Outdoor Roller Shutters – Our external shutters are available in our premium aluminium range with four great options to choose including fixed panel, hinged, sliding and bi-fold. Roller Shutters provide fantastic home or office security, while also increasing privacy, providing thermal protection and reducing outside noise.
4. Outdoor Awnings – You can choose Outdoor Folding Arm Awnings or Retractable Awnings. Outdoor Folding Arm Awnings are ideal for unique shaped windows or hard to access places, as they can be custom made to suit any areas. Retractable Awnings are a more flexible fabric tension system, ideal for conservatory situations, as well as pergolas. Awnings have great benefits to reflect up to 70% of heat to save energy efficiency and provide shade on a hot day.
5. External Shutters – Our External Shutters louvres retain the breeze and natural light while increasing the level of privacy and weather protection. They also are durable for all conditions and have key locks and flush bolts available for added security.

We hope this information has provided you with more knowledge of outdoor blinds. If you’re considering outdoor blinds, please call us on 1300 849 336, we would love to help!

When you’re building a new home or renovating your current home, you have some exciting decisions to make about the type and style of blinds to use on your windows and doors. In order to make this process easier for you, we would like share our ideas on important things to consider and please remember you’re not alone, our friendly team are only a phone call away to help you choose the perfect blinds for your home.

Helpful Tips 

Each room in your home can have a certain look and feel. You may want bright and funky blinds, or a warm and cosy space with neutral blockout blinds, but no matter what your personal preference, you can be reassured that we have an extensive range of quality blinds to suit all window sizes.

Style

We have so many beautiful blind choices, but before you choose it’s great to know more information about the styles available.

1. Roller Blinds – are one of our most popular indoor blinds. Roller blinds are made from a stiffened fabric which is attached to an aluminium or timber roller that roll up and down. They are available in a wide range of colours and fabrics and are a beautiful affordable window option.
2. Roman Blinds – are made from fabric that is designed to pleat when it is opened. When the blind is lifted up the cords pull all the slats together into one fold to provide a minimalistic look.
3. Vertical and Pleated Blinds – are blinds with vertical slats which tilt together up to 180 degrees to let in a lot of light or less light.
4. Panel Glide Blinds – are similar to vertical blinds but with individual panels. They can open to one side, both sides or together.
5. Venetian Blinds – have vertical slats and are available in our contemporary slimline aluminium look, or luxury wood stains or natural timber. 
6. Honeycomb Cellular Blinds – are made in d-cell shapes which provides excellent insulation and light filtering options are available.
7. Veri Shades – are a fantastic solution for providing privacy and light control. Veri shades have no weights or chains, so they just simply sway and flow out of the way and settle into their original position when moved.
8. Custom Made Blinds – our custom made blind service is ideal for those larger or unique shape windows, or sliding doors, or if you have something extra special in mind and need a unique design.

Colour/Decor

When choosing the right colour blind for your home it’s great to consider your decor. Neutral colours such as cream, beige, grey or white, can be brightened up with bold coloured blinds; and the right coloured blind can even replace traditional “coloured feature walls”. If you have a contemporary home and enjoy bright colours, then you may like an eye catching single colour blind, or if you are looking to make even more of a statement, then you may choose fabrics with a pattern or texture, such as stripes or floral prints. 

Light/Privacy

Depending on the room/atmosphere you’re wanting, you may want more or less light and privacy and we have 3 main styles to suit. Blockout blinds means the fabric completely blocks out the amount of light entering the room. Light Filtering blinds also known as Translucent Blinds, provides a soft filtering light to enter the room. You can’t see out of them and you can’t see through them if you’re outside. Sunscreen blinds block out up to 95% of the sun’s rays. They are great for privacy as you can see out of them, but can not see through them if you’re outside.

We’re here to help!

Blinds are a versatile solution for any window or door covering and work well in any style of home. If you need further advice please call us on 1300 849 336, or please come visit our showroom at 908 La Trobe St, Delacombe, sometimes seeing our styles, fabrics and colours makes choosing blinds for your home a lot simpler.

When you’re renovating your home or office it’s really important to consider updating your blinds, to modernise the overall look and feel and to keep up with technological advances. Upgrading to newer blinds not only enhances your building’s appearance and aesthetics, but also increases the property’s value, which is very appealing to potential buyers or tenants if you are wanting to sell, or rent out your property.

There are many benefits of updating your window coverings, let us explain the main reasons in further detail.

1. Technology Advances – Blind technologies are constantly changing and making our lives so much easier. One major improvement in recent years is Blind Automation. Automated blinds also called Motorised blinds, are a huge benefit bringing you a range of modern conveniences. Blind automation means you operate your blinds via a remote control, voice control, sensor, or smart device. With the touch of a button or your voice, you can control one blind or your entire building. With voice control your blinds can be compatible with Amazon Echo, Google Home and Apple Products.

2. Energy Efficiency – With the costs of electricity the highest it’s been, saving money is so important for us all. As mentioned installing motorised blinds is a great way to save on costs, they open and close to let in light and block light at the set times you choose. Therefore during winter your home/office is kept warm, and during summer kept cooler. We also have available other popular energy efficient blind options including;

• Honeycomb Cellular Blinds – also known as Honeycomb Shades or Cellular Shades, are a fantastic blind option for Ballarat’s hot and cold climate These blinds ensure to keep your home temperatures at a constant. Honeycomb Cellular Blinds consist of layers of fabric that are joined at the pleats to form d-shaped cellular compartments. The compartments look like honeycomb, hence where their name comes from. Light shines through the window and the air is trapped into the cells of the blind allowing it to keep rooms warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
• Dual Blinds Options – are available in our popular roller blind range. Dual roller blinds also commonly called Day/night Blinds or Double Roller Blinds, are a wonderful solution for providing differing light control and privacy, while also keeping rooms cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Dual roller blinds provide the benefits of two roller blinds on the same mechanism. One blind can be a total block out option for added privacy and darkness. You then team the total blockout blind with one of our sunscreen blinds, or light filtering blinds. These options provide shade and light control without blocking your view.

3. Easy Maintenance – Compared to curtains, new window blinds are a great choice if you’re looking for simple and easy maintenance. Most of our blinds can be cleaned using your feather duster or vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment, to remove dust and any other particles. Depending on the material you can spot clean, or wipe the surface with a warm, damp cloth. Ask our friendly staff for the right cleaning advice.

4. Personal Choice – Like anything, over time your current blinds can begin to deteriorate, becoming worn and faded, especially when you are using them daily. Their colours can also outdate and you own personal choice can change. Our team are experts when it comes to choosing new blinds that not only suit your budget, but also your home styling to compliment your decor and furnishings. Every person is unique with what they like, we understand this and can come to you to provide samples, a free measure and quote and to look at the windows and space your are wanting to update so you get the right advice.

To experience our expansive blind range and chat to our team, please visit our Ballarat Showroom, or call us on 1300 849 336.

For more than 20 years our team at Davidson’s Blinds and Shutters have been helping our customers choose the right style of blind for their homes. One of our most popular styles are roller blinds. There are many reasons why roller blinds are a traditional favourite in Australian homes, they are extremely versatile and simple to use and this combined with our quality fabrics and colours, makes it a very easy choice.

What is the history of Roller Blinds?

Roller blinds have been around for hundreds of years. Their history dates back to the ancient Egyptians where weaving reeds together to create shade, became recognised as blinds. At the start of the eighteenth century blinds were made from Holland linen. This fabric was then produced in Glasgow with the name “Scotch Holland” where a simple cord mechanism was then developed allowing roller blinds to be opened and closed. By 1864 Stewart Hartshorn patented a spring operated version, which is more like the Roller Blinds we see today.

How do Roller Blinds work?

Roller blinds are made from a single piece of stiffened fabric which is attached to an aluminium or timber roller. They roll up or down within or outside of your window frame. Roller blinds are operated by either a chain mechanism via manual control, or by a convenient motorised remote control.

Why are Roller Blinds a traditional Australian favourite?

In Australia roller blind popularity grew quickly. From ready-made curtains in most homes in the 1950’s, to the boom in popularity of blinds in the 90s, roller blinds have stood the test of time still being one of our most popular sellers. Roller blinds are a popular choice due to their attractive stylish designs. They also have many other benefits including;

• Light Control – You can control the sunlight entering the room by rolling the blind up or down to your desired height. For even greater light control we also have a dual roller blind option (also called double roller blind) This is where two layers of fabric can be used together, one layer made of a sheer fabric that can be used to reduce glare, with a second layer that typically includes a blockout lining for complete darkness.
• Versatile – Roller blinds are available in a wide choice of fabric styles, colours and patterns. You can also choose a blockout material, translucent material (light filtering), or a sunscreen style fabric with a UPF rating 50+, depending on how dark or light you want the room.
• Total Privacy – Roller blinds are an excellent way to maintain your privacy. You just roll them up for light, or down for complete privacy. 
• Custom Made – If your windows are not a standard size then we can custom make roller blinds to suit any space.
• Easy to Clean – Our blinds can easily be cleaned with a wet sponge. You can also use low settings to vacuum them, but please ask us our friendly team about our cleaning tips.
• Durable & Safe – Our Australian made fabrics and roller blind brackets are extremely high quality and durable, we also provide a 4 year written warranty to reassure you and they meet Australian Safety Standards too.
• Budget Friendly – We have a wide range of options to meet your budget, from our Budget Range including over 30 colours, to our Standard or Executive Ranges which have a broader range of quality fabrics.

How do I order Roller Blinds?

Our team are available to assist you with any questions you have. You’re welcome to visit our Ballarat showroom at 908 La Trobe St, Delacombe, contact us through our website contact us page, or please call us on 1300 849 336. We are also able to provide a free measure and quote service around Ballarat and surrounding areas.