The 6 Perks of Outdoor Blinds & Screens

Outdoor blinds and screens have become increasingly popular for Australian homeowners. They are commonly installed in the outdoor areas of the home such as patios, pergolas, balconies, gazebos and outdoor kitchens. They offer a range of benefits from increased privacy to weather protection. In this article, Somfy will discuss six of the main perks of choosing outdoor window blinds and how they can improve your outdoor entertainment areas.

Maximise Functional Space

Awnings and external screens offer an effective way of maximising your outdoor space in both the warmer and colder months. They can block off an entire area, such as a gazebo or patio, and make it comfortable and suitable to spend time with friends and family, no matter the weather.

Protection Against Harsh Weather

High quality blinds and screens offer extremely effective resistance and protection from all types of weather. They can keep the hot sun out or keep you safe from the cold wind and rain. Their strong and durable materials are made specifically to handle the harsh Australian conditions.

Outdoor Furniture Protection

High quality blinds and screens offer extremely effective resistance and protection from all types of weather. They can keep the hot sun out or keep you safe from the cold wind and rain. Their strong and durable materials are made specifically to handle the harsh Australian conditions.

• Sun Protection: Keep the kids under shade while they play outside or cook on the grill without the sun in your face.
• Outdoor Furniture Protection: Prevent your outdoor furniture from becoming damaged. Blackout blinds and screens can completely prevent the sun from fading your furniture, while other styles, like external Venetian blinds, keep the wind and rain at bay.

Pest Prevention

While entertaining guests, the last thing you want is mosquitoes or flies buzzing around your BBQ! Outdoor blinds and screens offer an effective way of protecting you and your guests from unwanted pests. You can keep your blinds all the way down in the summer months, when bugs and pests are rife, completely blocking them from coming into your outdoor entertaining space.

Increased Privacy

Outdoor blinds and screens provide a level of privacy that you simply cannot get from other window coverings. Blackout blinds work especially well, completely blocking out all light from the outside, as well as preventing people outside, from seeing inside.

Convenient Entertaining

Open and close awnings, blinds and screens without having to leave your guests. Using TaHoma switch, you can easily manage light and privacy using remotes, voice assistants or the TaHoma by Somfy app. Compatible with Zigbee, RTS and WT motors (using the Izymo motor receiver), you can set scenes or automate your equipment based on the time of day or specific weather conditions. You can even integrate lights, music and other compatible smart devices around the house.

Energy Efficiency

By putting your blinds or screens down, you can keep your home cool without blasting the AC all day. Blackout blinds work especially well in this regard, as they effectively prevent your home from heating up. Alternatively, external Venetian blinds are easily adjustable, allowing you to let sun and light in, during the winter months, to warm your home during the day.

Somfy offers automated solutions that improve the energy efficiency of homes. You can save between 4 and 7°C during the heat peaks with automated roller shutters, blinds or external venetian blinds compared to manual solutions.

Contact us today, to learn more about how the team at Somfy can help.