Outdoor Blinds

There are many outdoor blinds available in the market, but Ziptrak blinds in Melbourne are the best among them. These outdoor blinds are highly reliable, durable and offer the best aesthetic appeal to the room. In addition to that, ziptrak blinds in Melbourne are locally designed and manufactured in Australia and are energy efficient as well. Furthemore, they also keep insects away from your home. 

When you want to buy ziptrak blinds in Melbourne, for a single 3500mm wide * 2700mm drop blind, the cost will range from $1,700 to $2,000. The total cost will depend on the material you choose, the type of outdoor blinds you choose, the difficulty of installation and the number of windows in your home.

Outdoor mesh or screen blinds are not usually 100% waterproof, but it also depends on the material, quality and fabric. For example, Ziptrak blinds are not 100% waterproof, but they are highly water repellent than other loose fabrics. We recommend you use our range of technical PVC fabrics for protection against rain. Feel free to speak with one of our consultants if you need more info.

Here is a number of steps you need to take care while buying outdoor blinds:

• Understand your needs
• Research for different options available
• Go for blinds that are easy to operate
• Consider costs
• Check whether the blinds match with the home decor
• Take care while choosing colors, designs and materials
• Hire a professional supplier of blinds

Yes, outdoor blinds make your home warmer in winters by insulating your home and keeping the heat inside the room. Patio blinds are the best when it comes to keeping the room warmer in winters.

Screen fabric is considered the one of the best choices. It is also known as mesh fabric. Screen fabric is easy to clean, UV resistant and is highly cost-effective.

Yes, they are totally worth it. They are the most preferred window treatment as they make your life a lot easier and convenient. However, one thing that you need to learn here is that they are costlier than other types of blinds because they require an electrician to wire them up.

For that, you need to close the outdoor blinds completely. When they are closed, they can reduce the heat gain by almost 45%, as per the DOE. Outdoor blinds such as Ziptrak blinds don’t leave any gap when closed, blocking the sunlight completely. If you want to reflect or block direct sunlight onto your valuable furniture, it can be possible with Ziptrak outdoor blinds.

Many homeowners do that, but it is highly recommended that you rely on professional installers who will be able to accomplish this job with sheer dedication and perfection. They are certified professionals who know how to install outdoor blinds in your area to offer you supreme comfort and convenience. You might end up making mistakes. Let professionals do the job.

Before you start measuring your area, you need to have some tools for the procedure. Have a metal tape measure, pen and paper before you start.

There are three ways you can install outdoor blinds: on the underside of a beam (ceiling mount), on the face (Face Fit) and onto the inside part of the recess (Reveal Fit).

Reveal Fit

If you want to fit the outdoor blind within the opening, you can go for this fit. First, start measuring from the inside of one of the posts to the inside of the other post. For example, if you are measuring the inside of a window recess, first, measure the opening from one side of the recess to the other. Note down the number which is your width.

Now, you need to measure from the top part of the opening down to the handrail. You can also measure down to the floor if you want your blind to drop to. This is your drop. Write down the measurement. Keep the inside measurement to the closest 1 mm to have the perfect fit.

Ceiling Mount

If you want your outdoor blind mounted from the ceiling or a top beam’s underside, you can go for this fit. Here, first, you need to make small marks on the ceiling or beam at the selected width where you want to install your blinds. Now, measure in between those two marks which are your width.

Now, measure the top beam or ceiling to the floor or handrail, which is your drop. Write down the measurement onto the paper.

Face Fit

If you want to fit your outdoor blind to hang outside of the recess to cover the entire area, you can go for Face Fit. Here, you need to start measuring from the outside edge of one post to the outer edge of the other post. In case you want to have two blinds be side by side, you can measure the centre of the one post to the centre of the other post. If you want to mount it to the wall, you can add 150 mm to each side after measuring the size of the opening. It will be your width.

Now, start measuring from the highest point where you want to keep your brackets down to the floor or handrail where you want to drop your blinds. It will be a drop measurement. You need to write down the measurement.