OUTDOOR BLINDS SYDNEY

The material choice affects the look, feel, and longevity of your outdoor blinds. However, people still choose low-quality and cheaper options, not realizing the initial cost savings may later be negated by the need to replace prematurely weathered outdoor blinds. 

So here are a few factors that will affect the cost of an outdoor blind:

• Material: Canvas, shade cloth, block-out screens, mesh, and PVC. 
• Size: The width and drop of your blind may significantly influence the total price you pay.
• Mechanism: It will be cheaper to use a rope and pulley or crank than a track system or motorized version.

At Dynamic Home Enhancements, we use PVC-coated polyester mesh which will block and reflect up to 95% of solar energy while still allowing air to pass through, helping to create a cooler, more comfortable environment naturally.

Features & Benefits

• 28 colour options
• UV treated
• Microban antimicrobial treated
• Fire retardant - (AS 1530.2-1993 & AS/NZS 1530.3-1999)
• Lead-free
• Printable - Solvent & UV
• Made with ecolibrium bio-based plasticisers
• Greenguard certified
• Low chemical emitting product
• Reduces solar heat gain
• Allows airflow
• Easy to clean
• 10-year warranty

With proper maintenance, you can extend the life of your blinds. You can maintain the beauty of your blinds by keeping them clean. Outdoor fabrics will be subject to general markings and mould, but prompt attention to the affected areas will minimize staining and fabric degradation. The following are 5 tips for maximizing the life of your outdoor awnings and blinds:

1.  To remove any debris from within the fabric weave of on-screen mesh blinds, brush the blinds gently with a soft bristle brush in addition to hosing them.
2.  You should not use cleaning fluids, detergents, or insecticides. They can damage the fabric and void the warranty.
3.  Fuels, oils, solvents, kerosene, and similar liquids should be kept away from the fabric.
4.  The fabrics of your blinds or awnings should not be in contact with bird droppings, soil, sand, and vegetable matter because these can stain them.
5.  Blinds should not be stored or rolled up when wet but should be let dry after wet weather.

Most people are unaware of how easy it is to troubleshoot and repair roll-up outdoor shades. 99% of the time, you won't need to spend a cent to fix your roll-up shades. Following are a few of the more basic problems you might encounter, as well as options for solving them.

Step 1 – Rolling Tension Too Tight

If the tension on your shades feels too tight, it's probably time to adjust the spring within. The tension is controlled by a coiled spring within that is raised and lowered. Lift your shades out of their brackets, manually unroll them about halfway, and replace them in the brackets to relieve spring stress. To test the tension, roll and unroll it on the brackets, then repeat if the tension is still too tight. If your shades won't roll down all the way, this is a common solution. It indicates the spring is too tight to tighten any further and needs to be adjusted.

Step 2 – Rolling Tension Too Loose

When your shades are so loose that they pull themselves up when you let go, it's likely because the spring isn't being tensioned enough. The answer is the total opposite of the previous one. Pull the shade down halfway, remove it from its brackets, and roll it back up manually. Test the tension by putting it back on the brackets. If it's still not as tight as you'd like, repeat the process. As force is repeatedly applied to springs, they will lose their tension over time. Don't be shocked if you need to do this in the future to enhance the tension.

Step 3 – Shades Won’t Roll Up At All

This can happen when spring tension is too loose, and if this is the case, you can fix it by doing Step 2. The spring inside must be completely uncoiled if it doesn't work. This can be fixed by removing the roller from the brackets and manually unrolling it halfway. Turn the stationary pin inwards with pliers until some tension is felt. Turn the ratchet just enough to connect the pawl to the ratchet once it has been turned the other way. This latch prevents the pawl from moving in a different direction.

If necessary, follow steps 1 or 2 to tighten or loosen the spring tension.

Step 4 – Wobbly Shades

A bent stationary pin is a common cause of this problem. You can fix this by pulling out the shades' brackets, pulling out the pin, and using pliers to straighten it.

Step 5 – More Extensive Problems

If the problem is more extensive, we would be happy to help out. You can send us a message or call us on 1300 343 476. Inspect the problem yourself to see if you can find and fix it, but be aware that you may cause further damage and need to buy new outdoor shades.

To create the ideal outdoor space, the DHE group offer a selection of PVC and Mesh outdoor blinds. Outdoor blinds are sometimes called Café blinds, Alfresco blinds or Patio blinds, but they are all basically the same thing. The DHE group offer track guided blinds to give great shade and weather protection without the need for ropes or pulleys to enhance the look and feel of your outdoor space. With a choice of PVC or premium hi-tech fabrics (mesh), our outdoor blinds are built from quality materials, and UV stabilised fabrics to withstand the harsh Australian climate to give you comfort, style and year-round use of your outdoor areas.