Patio Blinds: A Consumer’s Buying Guide

March 14th, 2015 · Published to Outdoor Blinds

You may be surprise to hear that the most popular, best-selling shade products are patio blinds. The popularity of patio blinds might have something to do with the affordable prices—you can transform how your home looks and functions without spending a tone of money on renovations or construction.

The popularity of patio blinds certainly is no surprise to me as they’re also one of our most popular products, and that says something considering our flagship product are shade sails! We get inundated with enquires about patio blinds because they’ve visited a friend’s house and thought they were a great idea but they often have no clue as to what to look for when buying their own.

Let me guide you through what you need to consider in order to purchase the right patio blinds for your needs.

Step 1: Assess the area you wish to cover

Let’s say that you have a patio or a porch that you want to convert to a living space with protection from the sun and other weather elements. The first thing you have to do is to take the measurements of the areas you wish to cover, and compile a list of other important details, such as the materials used for the construction of the patio. These details will come in handy when you call a company that specialises in patio blinds for a quote and a timeline for the installation.

If you are not confident in your measuring skills, then you can call in the experts. At Global Shade, along with other reputable companies, we offer free measurement and assessment for patio blinds installation, so if in doubt, give us a call on 1800 724 407 and we’ll be happy to assist.

Step 2: Consider the amount of sunlight that your patio receives

Not all patios are made equal, especially when it comes to the sunlight a patio receives. Some are built directly in the path of sunlight, no matter what time of day it is. The amount of sunlight your patio receives can help you decide on which type of patio blinds to install. If your patio receives a relatively lower amount of sunlight during the day, then you can opt for a more transparent tint. If, on the other hand, your patio is constantly exposed to the sun, then you can opt for patio blinds made of shade cloth with 99% UV protection. Global Shade offers a wide variety of options when it comes to materials of patio blinds—you will be sure that you can have the patio blinds you want and need.

Step 3: Choose a system for your patio blinds

Global Shade aims to provide its customers with a wide range of options for patio blinds and other shade and shelter products; these options can be combined in an infinite number of ways to ensure that our customers get what exactly what they need and want. Global Shade offers various structure and function options for patio blinds, including pulley systems and permanent installations.

Step 4: Consider the design

It is best to sit down with your manufacture to decide on what kind of design you want for your patio blinds. The design can also help you narrow down the materials you will need. For a seamless design, for example, you will want to opt for clear PVC patio blinds that will ensure weather protection without keeping the view of the outdoors out.

Conclusion

Patio blinds are a great, affordable solution to make the most out of your outdoor living area. And with the level of customisation that we here at Global Shade offer, you’ll find it hard not be satisfied with the end result. Versatile, durable, customisable and very cost-efficient: Global Shade patio blinds.

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