OUTDOOR BLINDS ALICE SPRINGS

PVC-coated polyester mesh blocks and reflects up to 95% of solar energy while still letting air pass through, which suits an outdoor area you want shaded through the heat of the day without losing the breeze. Alice Springs runs hot, dry and dusty for most of the year, then drops well below freezing on winter nights — a genuinely wide temperature swing to design around.

Mesh is designed to let air through, so it takes the edge off a breeze rather than sealing a space. For an outdoor area you want to use into a winter evening, that is worth raising at the measure so we can talk through what will actually help.

Our mesh is UV treated, Microban antimicrobial treated, fire retardant rated to AS 1530.2 and AS/NZS 1530.3, and Greenguard certified as a low chemical emitting product. The UV treatment is the one that matters most in Alice Springs, given how much direct sun the fabric takes on over a year.

We mount blinds to timber, steel, aluminium, brick or concrete structures, custom-made to fit almost any opening, with verandahs and patios the common install points.

The main issue in Alice Springs isn't damp, it's dust and grit working into the fabric and any moving parts. We'd suggest hosing blinds down every two to three months, lowering them fully first, and using a soft cloth with mild detergent in warm water for anything that doesn't rinse off. Skip abrasive cleaners or a pressure washer, since they can damage the fabric surface, and let the blind dry fully before rolling it back up.

Outdoor blinds fitted to an existing patio, pergola or verandah generally don't need council approval, though this can vary depending on the property and local rules. Worth checking with your council if you're unsure.

One thing worth knowing before you order: we don't publish a maximum blind width or drop, since every unit is custom-made to the opening rather than built to a standard size. If your verandah has an unusual shape or a particularly wide span, mention it when you book the measure so we can plan for it rather than discovering it on the day.