Outdoor Blinds Perth

Your answer to this question will narrow down your outdoor blinds options. Do you mean to protect your outdoor furniture from rain and extreme sunlight? Do you wish to use your outdoor area as another family living space? Or is it that you want more privacy in your backyard? Or perhaps you have west-facing windows that are burning in the hot morning and afternoon sun? Outdoor blinds and timber blinds can significantly reduce the direct sun your interior spaces get, lessening direct UV rays up to 80-90%. They’re also functional in making your home more energy-efficient. You can reduce your energy consumption by having regulated heating and cooling i.e. lessening your air-conditioning system’s active hours.

You know your Perth area best. Rather than choosing just one option, you can find a combined outdoor blind solution that will cater to all seasons with retractable or demountable features. For instance, you can optimise your outdoor vertical blinds to stop the heat exchange between indoor and outdoor spaces. It means they’ll separate the hot air behind the window covering and preserve the cooler air-conditioned air of your room. Think about the impact weather conditions have on your outdoor space if you use it all year long. In the summers, you’ll need protection from the sun’s harsh rays and glare and shelter from the wind and rain in cooler months.

Consider the structure and operation system. You can choose to manually wind up your blinds to raise it up or down with pulleys/ropes/cords, control it via remote or use a smartphone app with voice control. Think about whether you’ll benefit more from permanent or retractable outdoor blinds and roman blinds and the ease of each of their operations. Luckily most patio and alfresco outdoor blinds can be motorised, meaning they can conveniently extend and retract at the press of a button.

Consider your material, fabric and colour. PVC materials will give you protection from wind and rain while maintaining your view of the backyard and allowing natural light to enter your outdoor space. But the downside is closing your PVC blinds on a warm but windy summer day may make your outdoor entertainment area overheated. An alternative that will provide a good compromise is mesh blinds. Mesh is a versatile fabric that’s available in different grades. They can block out the sun in the summer and keep out cold winds and rain in winter months. Canvas is another option that offers high UV protection and durability, a lot like acrylic fabrics. Using neutral colours like cream, beige, and white is perfect to pair with colourful walls or bright furniture. Neutrals can go with any theme in your outdoor area. Whites also reflect heat and black reduces light internally. See-through fabrics for alfresco blinds will filter natural light, allowing them in and permit air movement. It’s clean and sleek while offering superior protection against the elements.