OUTDOOR BLINDS CAIRNS

PVC-coated polyester mesh blocks and reflects up to 95% of solar energy, which is what keeps a patio shaded and usable through the humidity of the build-up season.

Mesh keeps air moving through a shaded space, which makes a real difference to comfort in the build-up months before the wet season proper arrives.

The 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. In a climate as humid as Cairns', the antimicrobial treatment and the low chemical emitting rating both matter more than they would further south. If you are comparing suppliers, it is worth confirming whether their fabric is genuinely fire and mould rated or whether that is marketing copy.

Nothing is marketed as cyclone-proof, ours included. What a track-guided system does offer is a genuine layer of wind resistance when rolled down and secured, alongside our roller shutters built for cyclone season for the openings that need the most protection.

Even a well-built blind isn't designed to fight a cyclone. In winds over 50km/h, roll blinds down fully and avoid leaving them halfway — a blind caught mid-travel is far more vulnerable to damage than one that is either fully open or fully closed. Regular inspection of tensioning and fastenings matters more in Cairns than in a milder climate.

We mount to timber, steel, aluminium, brick or concrete, custom-made for almost any opening. Patios, pergolas and alfresco entertaining areas are the most common.

Every blind is custom-made to your opening rather than built to a fixed size, so there is no published maximum width or drop to work around. A wide opening or an unusual shape just means the measure takes a bit longer, not that the job isn't possible.

Blinds fitted to an existing patio, pergola or verandah generally don't need council approval, though this can depend on the property and local rules. It is worth a quick check if you are unsure.