What type of outdoor blinds should I get?

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!