Outdoor Blinds

Clear and tinted PVC Blinds or Atmosphere fabric blinds are ideally suited to an outdoor Café blind style. They can be operated by a crank handle with the fabric mounted to a roller to keep it tight and clean. The clear PVC we use for outdoor blinds can either be clear or tinted and is 1mm thick. You may decide to opt for the Atmosphere fabric depending on what aesthetic look you are trying to achieve. Make sure you read more on the benefits of each fabric and choose the right option for what your home or business needs.

We also offer outdoor channel blinds, which are similar to the clear PVC blinds mentioned above; however there is a channel on either side of the blind. The channels are made from powder coated extruded aluminum and there can be a pelmet covering the roller at the top. The key benefit of channel blinds is they largely prevent the air movement that would otherwise occur through the gap between normal outdoor blinds. Channel blinds ensure a near completely sealed off environment from the outdoor weather.

Yarra Shade’s outdoor blinds are ideal for both residential and commercial verandas, patios, decks and other outdoor entertainment areas. They are perfect for cafes, as they retain an ambient atmosphere in outdoor areas in the case of unplanned and uncomfortable weather conditions.

Things to consider when installing outdoor blinds

Bear in mind that our outdoor blinds can be fitted to wooden, steel and brick structures, however we are unable to attach outdoor blinds to HEBEL or sandstone structures.

How do outdoor blinds add value to your outdoor area?

• The primary benefit of outdoor PVC blinds is weather protection, particularly wind, rain and cold weather, as these blinds are ideally suited to outdoor entertainment / patio areas.

• Tinted PVC has some UV protection and shading capacity.

• Vistaweave outdoor blinds provide excellent shade properties with its ability to generate 80 % UV and thermal protection and up to 90% shade cover.

• Vistaweave also provides excellent wind and rain protection.

• Unlike PVC the added benefit with Vistaweave is it’s a breathable fabric allowing for air circulation whereas PVC can create a glass house effect on hot days.

Note: The key difference between outdoor PVC blinds and outdoor Vistaweave blinds is transparency. PVC blinds give clear transparency, which may be of importance to you if you want to bring the outside in by providing full view of the outdoors. While Vistaweave is transparent to a degree it is not completely clear and see through.

How to decide:

• Do you require blinds solely for protecting your outdoor area from the cold, wind and rain? If yes PVC blinds may be more suitable as they will meet those needs and enable you and your guests to view the outdoors clearly.

• Do you have fantastic scenic landscape surrounding your outdoor area that adds value to your outdoor area? If yes you may consider clear PVC outdoor blinds to maximize the visibility your guests will have of your surrounding landscape when the blinds are drawn down.

• Is your entertainment / outdoor area generally cooler and does it receive a nice breeze in hot weather? If yes PVC outdoor blinds may still be the best option for you as they give you full transparency on your outdoor surroundings. Although they don’t breath as well as the Vistaweave fabric you may find that heat within your blinds is not an issue due to the cool location and natural breeze.

• Is your priority for your outdoor area to reduce heat during hot months? If yes, you may want to opt for the Vistaweave outdoor blinds given the fabrics unique ability to breath and subsequently retain the benefit of air circulation when the blinds are drawn down.

Choose a colour to match your outdoor areas design and colour scheme

There are a wide range of colour options for the trim around the clear PVC blinds and the Vistaweave outdoor blinds are a fabric and therefore come in a wide range of block colours and patterns for you to choose from.

	Atmosphere Mesh Fabric Can be used for both external and internal applications, Fire Resistant, UV Reduction
	Vistaweave Vistaweave has a guaranteed 5 year UV stable.
	Planosol Classic Fabric Optimal UV radiation protection.
	Planosol Elegance Optimal UV radiation protection.
	Planosol Gottschalk Shann Optimal UV radiation protection.
	Planosol Plain Optimal UV radiation protection.
	Docril Acrylic Canvas Docril acrylic fabrics are ideal for blinds, awnings, umbrellas.
	Docril Acrylic Canvas designs Docril acrylic fabrics are ideal for blinds, awnings, umbrellas.

Our outdoor blinds include:

• All material

• All Hardware

• Crank handle

• Straightforward Installation

Warranty

We include:

• a 1 year installation warranty for commercially installed outdoor blinds and
• a 3 year installation warranty for residential outdoor blind installations.

Please Note: Wind and weather damage are not covered as part of your warranty.