ziptrak BLINDS

The price of outdoor blinds will depend on many factors. To learn about those variables and find out how much cafe blinds are in 2023, read our latest blog. 

Thanks to a direct relationship with Australian manufacturers, we offer discounts on outdoor blinds. Send us a message and let’s talk about what you are after, then we will measure the area for FREE and come up with an accurate quote based on your preferences.

Outdoor roller blinds are a perfect addition to any home or business and with proper maintenance and cleaning their life can be extended. Also, as you may know, 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 guide has some tips on how to clean outdoor blinds.

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 ziptrack 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.