Dress your home with blinds and awnings

January 18th, 2014 · Published to Awnings, Outdoor Blinds

As the owner of Global Shade, It’s fair to say I know a thing or two about shade solutions. Some of the most popular are of course blinds and awnings. These common solutions provide so much more than simply shade and shelter from the sun and bad weather. By adding blinds and awnings to your home, you can actually give your residence a new look and improve the overall appearance of your home. They definitely make your residence look cooler and more inviting.

Dressing your home with blinds and awnings doesn’t have to cost you a fortune as both are extremely affordable yet they offer wide range of benefits. Let’s talk about first the advantages of having outdoor blinds shall we? Outdoor blinds (aka bistro blinds, PVC blinds, Café blinds, alfresco blinds) are extremely popular because they are one of the best solutions to enclose an outdoor area. They provide not just shade but privacy and weather protection as well. As we Australians are known to enjoy to outdoors, having an enclosed outdoor space is becoming increasingly popular for new homes. It allows you to entertain guests regardless of the weather and without having to worrying about being exposed to UV rays that can lead from simple sunburn to fatal skin cancer.

Awnings, on the other hand, are extremely useful in blocking the sunrays and keeping the temperature of the home down – depending on the materials used for the awning, the temperature under your awning can be up to 20 degrees cooler. Typically installed on top of windows, awnings are a perfect solution if you’re looking to block the suns heat and enjoy a cooler environment. Awnings can be also be used to provide shelter over a doorway or entrance. Like outdoor blinds, awnings also provide great UV protection. Global Shade’s awnings block 99% of harmful UV rays and have a rating of SPF over 50. Because of this, they are effective UVB and UVA ray protectant.

Choosing outdoor blinds and awnings

If this is your first time buying outdoor blinds and awnings, know that not all of them are created equal. While some are made from marine grade cloth and materials, some are considered sub standard. When buying awnings, ensure that they are made from Alnet Extrablock fabric which feature high tensile strength and which is fire retardant. This cloth offers maximum UVR and UPF protection. Also ensure that the awning you chose is secure, stylish, and lightweight.

When buying outdoor blinds, you also need to make sure that strong fabrics of highest quality are used as this maximizes durability. For outdoor application, the best material for your blinds is PVC – this is one of the strongest plastics that can withstand any changes in climate or weather condition. PVC is also fire retardant, is easy to clean, and easy to maintain.

Conclusion:

Improving the appearance of your home, while making sure that you get the best weather protection, doesn’t have to cost a fortune. All you need to do is to buy and install stylish and highly effective shade solutions like outdoor blinds and awnings. If you’re looking for high quality shade solutions, make sure to do business only with us here at Global Shade. We have years of solid experience in manufacturing these products and we are proud that majority of our clients are extremely happy with what we offer.

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