Stunning Side Track Outdoor Blinds: Elevate Your Outdoor Space
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Side Track Outdoor Blinds System

This canvas exterior blind that can be rolled up and tensioned by means of a gearbox and crank handle system. This blind (The Roller Tube) is protected/covered by an extruded white aluminium cassette that is completely closed on the front and back. The cassette has a removable front cover to make the tube and top components accessible.

The gearbox is a 7:1 or 10:1 ratio reduction gearbox with a detachable crank-handle. The sides of the blind fabric is housed in extruded,white aluminium side tracks thus eliminating any gaps. The extruded, white aluminium bottom bar (purpose designed and made) also slides in the side tracks and is locked into the down position by means of a pair of concealed, stainless steel sliding rods.

A pair of custom designed, powder coated white, cast aluminium end caps/ brackets supports the top roller tube and the cassette extrusion. The cassette brackets allow for a top fix installation and are concealed. Face fix brackets are available as an optional extra

Outdoor Blinds for South African Homes | Coastal-grade, Wind-rated, Beautiful


Designed for wind, salt air, and year-round outdoor living. Installed by Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings™.
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Outdoor blinds that tame wind, mist, and UV while keeping views clear. Coastal-grade hardware, measured and installed by our local team.

Outdoor blinds extend your living space, block wind, keep out rain and salt spray, and add privacy without losing the view.
We manufacture and install wind-rated systems across the Garden Route and supply nationwide with free delivery.

  • Coastal-grade materials and hardware for wind, UV, and salt air
  • Options: clear PVC for weather protection or mesh for airflow and glare control
  • Side-channels or guided drop-downs for wind stability and neat finishes
  • Manual or motorised operation, Somfy-ready
  • Measured, made-to-measure, and professionally installed

Outdoor blind options and best uses

Choose the right build for your patio, deck, or restaurant frontage. We’ll advise on fabric openness, wind exposure, and fixing.

Type Best for Features Links
Clear PVC blinds Rain and wind block while keeping views Welded clear panels, weather seals, robust hems Product
Mesh outdoor blinds Glare control, airflow, daytime privacy UV-stabilised mesh in 5–10–15% openness, coastal hardware Guide
Drop-down blinds Simple, cost-effective patio protection Guided drops, bottom fixing, neat cassette options Learn more
Side-channel blinds Wind-prone sites, clean side tracks Side channels, tight tolerances, reduced rattle Side-channel system
Retractable outdoor blinds Flexible shade and weather control Manual or motorised, integrated weather sensors Retractable

How to choose: fabric, wind, and view

  • View vs shelter: Clear PVC keeps the view and blocks rain. Mesh reduces glare and heat, adds privacy, and lets air through.
  • Wind: For exposed sites, specify side-channels or guided drops. Add bottom seals and adequate fixing into brick or steel.
  • Open-ness: Mesh at 5–10–15% balances privacy with view. Lower openness = more privacy and wind reduction.
  • Operation: Crank, spring-assist, or motorised. We recommend Somfy motors for heavy spans and daily use.

Motorisation and smart control

Outdoor blinds can be motorised with Somfy for reliable daily operation, scheduling, and wind/sun automation. Handy for holiday homes and restaurants.

  • Somfy motors and controls
  • App control and voice assistants
  • Wind and sun sensors protect blinds and furnishings

Explore automation

Coastal-grade build for the Garden Route

We specify for wind, salt air, and humidity. Hardware is selected for corrosion resistance and long-term reliability.

  • Marine-grade PVC and powder-coated aluminium
  • Stainless fasteners, sealed hems, reinforced fixings
  • Options that stay stable in the afternoon wind

See also: Outdoor blinds coastal guide.

How to order Outdoor Blinds

Local Garden Route: WhatsApp a site visit. We measure, advise, and quote.

Nationwide: Use the measuring guide, then WhatsApp sizes for a fast quote. We deliver for free.

  • Share photos and rough sizes via WhatsApp
  • We confirm fabric, hardware, and spans
  • Manufacture and professional installation or courier delivery

Outdoor Blinds FAQ

Which is better: clear PVC or mesh?

Clear PVC blocks rain and wind with full visibility, ideal for winter patios. Mesh lowers glare and heat, keeps air flowing, and adds daytime privacy.

What about wind?

For exposed areas, specify side-channels or guided drops with proper fixing into brick or steel. This reduces rattle and improves wind resistance.

Can I motorise them?

Yes. We recommend Somfy for large spans and frequent use. Add wind and sun sensors for protection and convenience.

Do you install nationally?

We install across the Garden Route and supply nationwide with free delivery. Remote measuring support is available.

Ready to enclose your patio with Outdoor Blinds that look good and last? WhatsApp us for a quick quote or shop online.

What customers say

Garden Route homeowners and restaurants choose us for robust builds, clean installs, and service.


Custom Blinds watermark

Outdoor Blinds for South African Homes | Coastal-grade, Wind-rated, Beautiful


Designed for wind, salt air, and year-round outdoor living. Installed by Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings™.
Custom Blinds stripes watermark

Outdoor blinds that tame wind, mist, and UV while keeping views clear. Coastal-grade hardware, measured and installed by our local team.

Outdoor blinds extend your living space, block wind, keep out rain and salt spray, and add privacy without losing the view.
We manufacture and install wind-rated systems across the Garden Route and supply nationwide with free delivery.

  • Coastal-grade materials and hardware for wind, UV, and salt air
  • Options: clear PVC for weather protection or mesh for airflow and glare control
  • Side-channels or guided drop-downs for wind stability and neat finishes
  • Manual or motorised operation, Somfy-ready
  • Measured, made-to-measure, and professionally installed

Outdoor blind options and best uses

Choose the right build for your patio, deck, or restaurant frontage. We’ll advise on fabric openness, wind exposure, and fixing.

Type Best for Features Links
Clear PVC blinds Rain and wind block while keeping views Welded clear panels, weather seals, robust hems Product
Mesh outdoor blinds Glare control, airflow, daytime privacy UV-stabilised mesh in 5–10–15% openness, coastal hardware Guide
Drop-down blinds Simple, cost-effective patio protection Guided drops, bottom fixing, neat cassette options Learn more
Side-channel blinds Wind-prone sites, clean side tracks Side channels, tight tolerances, reduced rattle Side-channel system
Retractable outdoor blinds Flexible shade and weather control Manual or motorised, integrated weather sensors Retractable

How to choose: fabric, wind, and view

  • View vs shelter: Clear PVC keeps the view and blocks rain. Mesh reduces glare and heat, adds privacy, and lets air through.
  • Wind: For exposed sites, specify side-channels or guided drops. Add bottom seals and adequate fixing into brick or steel.
  • Open-ness: Mesh at 5–10–15% balances privacy with view. Lower openness = more privacy and wind reduction.
  • Operation: Crank, spring-assist, or motorised. We recommend Somfy motors for heavy spans and daily use.

Motorisation and smart control

Outdoor blinds can be motorised with Somfy for reliable daily operation, scheduling, and wind/sun automation. Handy for holiday homes and restaurants.

  • Somfy motors and controls
  • App control and voice assistants
  • Wind and sun sensors protect blinds and furnishings

Explore automation

Coastal-grade build for the Garden Route

We specify for wind, salt air, and humidity. Hardware is selected for corrosion resistance and long-term reliability.

  • Marine-grade PVC and powder-coated aluminium
  • Stainless fasteners, sealed hems, reinforced fixings
  • Options that stay stable in the afternoon wind

See also: Outdoor blinds coastal guide.

How to order Outdoor Blinds

Local Garden Route: WhatsApp a site visit. We measure, advise, and quote.

Nationwide: Use the measuring guide, then WhatsApp sizes for a fast quote. We deliver for free.

  • Share photos and rough sizes via WhatsApp
  • We confirm fabric, hardware, and spans
  • Manufacture and professional installation or courier delivery

Outdoor Blinds FAQ

Which is better: clear PVC or mesh?

Clear PVC blocks rain and wind with full visibility, ideal for winter patios. Mesh lowers glare and heat, keeps air flowing, and adds daytime privacy.

What about wind?

For exposed areas, specify side-channels or guided drops with proper fixing into brick or steel. This reduces rattle and improves wind resistance.

Can I motorise them?

Yes. We recommend Somfy for large spans and frequent use. Add wind and sun sensors for protection and convenience.

Do you install nationally?

We install across the Garden Route and supply nationwide with free delivery. Remote measuring support is available.

Ready to enclose your patio with Outdoor Blinds that look good and last? WhatsApp us for a quick quote or shop online.

What customers say

Garden Route homeowners and restaurants choose us for robust builds, clean installs, and service.


Custom Blinds watermark

Outdoor Blinds for South African Homes | Coastal-grade, Wind-rated, Beautiful


Designed for wind, salt air, and year-round outdoor living. Installed by Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings™.
Custom Blinds stripes watermark

Outdoor blinds that tame wind, mist, and UV while keeping views clear. Coastal-grade hardware, measured and installed by our local team.

Outdoor blinds extend your living space, block wind, keep out rain and salt spray, and add privacy without losing the view.
We manufacture and install wind-rated systems across the Garden Route and supply nationwide with free delivery.

  • Coastal-grade materials and hardware for wind, UV, and salt air
  • Options: clear PVC for weather protection or mesh for airflow and glare control
  • Side-channels or guided drop-downs for wind stability and neat finishes
  • Manual or motorised operation, Somfy-ready
  • Measured, made-to-measure, and professionally installed

Outdoor blind options and best uses

Choose the right build for your patio, deck, or restaurant frontage. We’ll advise on fabric openness, wind exposure, and fixing.

Type Best for Features Links
Clear PVC blinds Rain and wind block while keeping views Welded clear panels, weather seals, robust hems Product
Mesh outdoor blinds Glare control, airflow, daytime privacy UV-stabilised mesh in 5–10–15% openness, coastal hardware Guide
Drop-down blinds Simple, cost-effective patio protection Guided drops, bottom fixing, neat cassette options Learn more
Side-channel blinds Wind-prone sites, clean side tracks Side channels, tight tolerances, reduced rattle Side-channel system
Retractable outdoor blinds Flexible shade and weather control Manual or motorised, integrated weather sensors Retractable

How to choose: fabric, wind, and view

  • View vs shelter: Clear PVC keeps the view and blocks rain. Mesh reduces glare and heat, adds privacy, and lets air through.
  • Wind: For exposed sites, specify side-channels or guided drops. Add bottom seals and adequate fixing into brick or steel.
  • Open-ness: Mesh at 5–10–15% balances privacy with view. Lower openness = more privacy and wind reduction.
  • Operation: Crank, spring-assist, or motorised. We recommend Somfy motors for heavy spans and daily use.

Motorisation and smart control

Outdoor blinds can be motorised with Somfy for reliable daily operation, scheduling, and wind/sun automation. Handy for holiday homes and restaurants.

  • Somfy motors and controls
  • App control and voice assistants
  • Wind and sun sensors protect blinds and furnishings

Explore automation

Coastal-grade build for the Garden Route

We specify for wind, salt air, and humidity. Hardware is selected for corrosion resistance and long-term reliability.

  • Marine-grade PVC and powder-coated aluminium
  • Stainless fasteners, sealed hems, reinforced fixings
  • Options that stay stable in the afternoon wind

See also: Outdoor blinds coastal guide.

How to order Outdoor Blinds

Local Garden Route: WhatsApp a site visit. We measure, advise, and quote.

Nationwide: Use the measuring guide, then WhatsApp sizes for a fast quote. We deliver for free.

  • Share photos and rough sizes via WhatsApp
  • We confirm fabric, hardware, and spans
  • Manufacture and professional installation or courier delivery

Outdoor Blinds FAQ

Which is better: clear PVC or mesh?

Clear PVC blocks rain and wind with full visibility, ideal for winter patios. Mesh lowers glare and heat, keeps air flowing, and adds daytime privacy.

What about wind?

For exposed areas, specify side-channels or guided drops with proper fixing into brick or steel. This reduces rattle and improves wind resistance.

Can I motorise them?

Yes. We recommend Somfy for large spans and frequent use. Add wind and sun sensors for protection and convenience.

Do you install nationally?

We install across the Garden Route and supply nationwide with free delivery. Remote measuring support is available.

Ready to enclose your patio with Outdoor Blinds that look good and last? WhatsApp us for a quick quote or shop online.

What customers say

Garden Route homeowners and restaurants choose us for robust builds, clean installs, and service.


Custom Blinds watermark

Outdoor Blinds for South African Homes | Coastal-grade, Wind-rated, Beautiful


Designed for wind, salt air, and year-round outdoor living. Installed by Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings™.
Custom Blinds stripes watermark

Outdoor blinds that tame wind, mist, and UV while keeping views clear. Coastal-grade hardware, measured and installed by our local team.

Outdoor blinds extend your living space, block wind, keep out rain and salt spray, and add privacy without losing the view.
We manufacture and install wind-rated systems across the Garden Route and supply nationwide with free delivery.

  • Coastal-grade materials and hardware for wind, UV, and salt air
  • Options: clear PVC for weather protection or mesh for airflow and glare control
  • Side-channels or guided drop-downs for wind stability and neat finishes
  • Manual or motorised operation, Somfy-ready
  • Measured, made-to-measure, and professionally installed

Outdoor blind options and best uses

Choose the right build for your patio, deck, or restaurant frontage. We’ll advise on fabric openness, wind exposure, and fixing.

Type Best for Features Links
Clear PVC blinds Rain and wind block while keeping views Welded clear panels, weather seals, robust hems Product
Mesh outdoor blinds Glare control, airflow, daytime privacy UV-stabilised mesh in 5–10–15% openness, coastal hardware Guide
Drop-down blinds Simple, cost-effective patio protection Guided drops, bottom fixing, neat cassette options Learn more
Side-channel blinds Wind-prone sites, clean side tracks Side channels, tight tolerances, reduced rattle Side-channel system
Retractable outdoor blinds Flexible shade and weather control Manual or motorised, integrated weather sensors Retractable

How to choose: fabric, wind, and view

  • View vs shelter: Clear PVC keeps the view and blocks rain. Mesh reduces glare and heat, adds privacy, and lets air through.
  • Wind: For exposed sites, specify side-channels or guided drops. Add bottom seals and adequate fixing into brick or steel.
  • Open-ness: Mesh at 5–10–15% balances privacy with view. Lower openness = more privacy and wind reduction.
  • Operation: Crank, spring-assist, or motorised. We recommend Somfy motors for heavy spans and daily use.

Motorisation and smart control

Outdoor blinds can be motorised with Somfy for reliable daily operation, scheduling, and wind/sun automation. Handy for holiday homes and restaurants.

  • Somfy motors and controls
  • App control and voice assistants
  • Wind and sun sensors protect blinds and furnishings

Explore automation

Coastal-grade build for the Garden Route

We specify for wind, salt air, and humidity. Hardware is selected for corrosion resistance and long-term reliability.

  • Marine-grade PVC and powder-coated aluminium
  • Stainless fasteners, sealed hems, reinforced fixings
  • Options that stay stable in the afternoon wind

See also: Outdoor blinds coastal guide.

How to order Outdoor Blinds

Local Garden Route: WhatsApp a site visit. We measure, advise, and quote.

Nationwide: Use the measuring guide, then WhatsApp sizes for a fast quote. We deliver for free.

  • Share photos and rough sizes via WhatsApp
  • We confirm fabric, hardware, and spans
  • Manufacture and professional installation or courier delivery

Outdoor Blinds FAQ

Which is better: clear PVC or mesh?

Clear PVC blocks rain and wind with full visibility, ideal for winter patios. Mesh lowers glare and heat, keeps air flowing, and adds daytime privacy.

What about wind?

For exposed areas, specify side-channels or guided drops with proper fixing into brick or steel. This reduces rattle and improves wind resistance.

Can I motorise them?

Yes. We recommend Somfy for large spans and frequent use. Add wind and sun sensors for protection and convenience.

Do you install nationally?

We install across the Garden Route and supply nationwide with free delivery. Remote measuring support is available.

Ready to enclose your patio with Outdoor Blinds that look good and last? WhatsApp us for a quick quote or shop online.

What customers say

Garden Route homeowners and restaurants choose us for robust builds, clean installs, and service.


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