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Three jobs, from outside.
Sun stopped at the glass or the patio edge is heat the room never gains. Cooler in summer; a wind break in winter.
UV that fades floors, furniture and art never reaches them. Fabric and hardware built for coastal salt and Highveld storms.
Close a patio without closing it in. Screen mesh keeps the view; clear PVC keeps it while sealing the weather.
Material, climate, performance, control.
| Performance | Screen mesh | Clear PVC | Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|
| UV | Up to 95% | Low, transparent | Opaque |
| Wind | Reduces | Seals | Seals |
| View and airflow | Both | View only | Neither |
| Self-install | Yes | Professional recommended | Professional recommended |
Motorisation with Somfy on any size; with a wind sensor the blind retracts automatically when the wind rises.
03 Garden Route support
On the Garden Route, Duncan measures the opening, the blind is manufactured to spec in Knysna and the installation team fits it, with track fixing and motorisation matched to the site’s wind exposure. Screen fabric blinds need only a fresh-water hose down; check fixings seasonally in salt air.
ElsewhereThe same specification ships free to any South African address with brackets, crank and instructions. WhatsApp a photo if a bracket puzzles you.
Measure width and height at three points and use the largest. Enter the sizes, choose the fabric and colour, and the price shows. Made in about 5 to 7 working days plus courier transit, with the Custom Fit Guarantee on every order.
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Screen mesh blinds for most patios: up to 95% UV blocked, wind reduced, view and airflow kept, and self-installed in about an hour. Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings makes them to measure in Knysna with free delivery nationwide.
By the dominant problem: mesh for sun and moderate wind, clear PVC to seal weather and keep the view, canvas for full shade and privacy. Add a Somfy motor and wind sensor on exposed sites.
Yes, made to measure at shop.customblinds.co.za with instant pricing, free delivery and all hardware included. Installed track and motorised systems are fitted on the Garden Route.
Yes. Stopping UV before the surface can cut patio temperature by up to 10 degrees and reduces heat through the glass behind.
Content reviewed by the Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings team. Visit the online shop for current pricing.
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