Shade Mesh Blinds

Shade Cloth Outdoor Blinds achieve shade protection whilst allowing air movement and aesthetic appeal.

In contrast to Clear PVC blinds, Shade Mesh Outdoor Blinds offer a level of UV and sunlight protection. Most fabric options allow good visibility from the inside out whilst still providing a degree of privacy. Air moves through the fabric allowing heat to escape.

Although not 100% rain proof, shade mesh blinds will provide an element of protection against the rain. Light rain tends to hit the shade mesh and fall to the ground on the outside of the blind, the small proportion of water in a heavier rain fall that would make its way inside the perforations of the mesh don't travel very far.

Shade Mesh Blinds Options

Options include:

• Mechanism - Straight Drop, Wire Guides or Ziptrack® blinds.

• Material choices - Choose from a large range of shade mesh colours.

• Operation - motorised or non motoried.

Check out our Outdoor Blinds photo gallery to see examples of our work and find the solution that is right for you.

Shade Mesh Applications:

We have installed shade mesh blinds in domestic applications around pergolas, decks, across windows. Ziptrack® blinds enable outdoor areas to be fully enclosed to offer protection against sun, uv, rain, insects.

Commercial installations of shade mesh blinds have included cafes and restaurants. In these applications seating capacity is usually increased as patrons are more comfortable and areas that may not otherwise be used in certain weather situations come into play.

Case Study

See our case study of shade mesh Ziptrak® outdoor blind installation at a cafe in Wollombi.  

Frequently Asked Questions

How to clean outdoor blinds

We are often asked 'How do I clean my Outdoor Blinds?'

The important piece of advice we have is to use the recommended cleaning product specifically designed for Outdoor Blinds and do not use full strength detergents or abrasive products or abrasive cloths including scourers or harsh/wire brushes. 

We provide some information below but always follow the manufacturers specific cleaning instructions.

Proper maintenance and upkeep is important to ensure a long life for your product. Use care and always use quality products through the process of cleaning and maintaining your outdoor blinds.

How to Clean Outdoor PVC Clear Blinds

• Use a soft clothand remove pollens and dust regularly.
• Avoid spraying garden sprays or chemicals near your Outdoor Blind product.
• For cleaning outdoor PVC blinds we recommend using VuPlex® , which can be found at hardware stores.  
  VuPlex® Outdoor Blind Cleaning Product
• The product can be used on both surfaces (inside and outside) of your PVC blind.
• Ensure your blind is completely dry before closing it or rolling it up.
• Remove leaves or bird droppings as soon as possible and don't leave them on the blind.
• Follow manufacturers cleaning instructions.
  Ziptrak® Outdoor Blind Cleaning Instructions

How to clean Shade Mesh Outdoor Blinds

• Remove  and pollen and dust reguarly with a soft cloth.
• Remove leaves and bird droppings as soon as possible.
• When you need to wash your Outdoor blinds, use a soft cloth/ microfibre cloth and cold soapy water.
• The soapy water can be used on both surfaces (inside and outside) of your Shademesh blind.
• Ensure your blind is completely dry before closing it or rolling it up.
  

Should I use shade mesh or clear PVC for my outdoor blinds?

We often find ourselves running through the pros and cons of shade mesh and clear PVC as alterative materials for outdoor blinds. 

Over many years of installation experience we have observed what works well in what situations what considerations there are to work through to make sure you get the result you are after. Here are some thoughts and comments:

Clear PVC

• Is obviously fully transparent so there may be reason to select this as the optimum choice
• Provides wind and rain protection
• Does not provide sun protection
• Is 100 % waterproof as a material
• It does degenerate over time and will fade to a cloudy colour
• Shows creases and crease marks may stay as white marks on the material
• Can get very warm inside the clear PVC 
• Is not breathable and does not allow for air movement through the material
• Maximum roll width for clear PVC is 1350mm therefore there tends to be more seams with this material choice than with shade mesh
• PVC blinds tend to shrink and grow - they show distinct changes in characteristics depending on hot or cold weather

Shade mesh 

• Provides an element of privacy
• Gives sun, wind and rain protection
• Comes in a variety of colour options
• Shade mesh is still transparent - can be seen out of but not into.
• Allows air to circulate and maintain a more regulated environment
• Although not 100% rain proof, shade mesh will provide an element of protection against the rain. Rain tends to hit the shade mesh and fall to the ground on the outside of the blind, the small proportion of water in a heavier rain fall that would make its way inside the perforations of the mesh don't travel very far.
• Blinds can generally be made in one single sheet of material minimising seams within the blind.
• Very stable fabric, doesn't shrink or expand.

Shade Mesh Blind Options