Outside Window Blinds and Clear PVC Gazebo Blinds in South Africa

Subject: Outside window blinds
Reviewed by: The Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings team
Updated: 7 September 2026
Reading time: 3 minutes

What are outside window blinds and why fit them in South Africa?

Blinds mounted outside the glass, so heat, glare and UV are stopped before they reach the window rather than after
Screen mesh for wind, UV and the view; clear PVC for a sealed, see-through enclosure; canvas for shade and privacy
Clear PVC gazebo blinds close in patios, jetties, gazebos and restaurant frontages with the view intact
Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings makes its own Custom Lifestyle outdoor blinds in Knysna, with stitched PVC panels and corrosion-resistant fittings for the coast
Order online with free delivery nationwide; sidetrack and motorised systems are fitted on the Garden Route

OutsideWhere the heat is stopped

KnysnaWhere the blinds are made

FreeNationwide delivery

Why outside window blinds

An indoor blind absorbs heat after the sun has come through the glass. An outside blind keeps the sun off the glass altogether.

Heat and glare

Cut before the window, so the room and the glass stay cooler

Furniture, floors and finishes behind the glass stop fading

Outdoor rooms

Patios, gazebos and restaurant terraces stay usable in wind and rain

View

Screen mesh and clear PVC both keep it

02 Clear PVC gazebo blinds

Clear PVC gazebo blinds: sealed, clear, coastal

Clear PVC panels close an opening against wind and rain while the view stays. Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings makes its PVC blinds in Knysna: stitched panels, reinforced where the load is highest, on corrosion-resistant fittings. The panels are not welded. They are fitted on waterside gazebos and jetties on Thesen Island, at restaurants across the Garden Route, and shipped as standard panels nationwide.

Outside blind materials and features

Screen mesh: Sheerweave or Sunworker, UV-stabilised polyester: airflow, wind reduced, about 95% of UV blocked at 5% openness
Clear PVC: Sealed against wind and rain, clear through the panel; keep it clean with mild soapy water and a soft cloth
Canvas: Full shade and privacy
Operation: A geared crank handle is standard; Somfy motorisation is the optional upgrade on Garden Route installations
Coast: Corrosion-resistant fittings and stainless fixings on coastal sites; rinse salt off with fresh water
Warranty: 3 years on fabric, 1 year on components

Online, nationwide
Screen, clear PVC and canvas blinds priced instantly on your sizes, made in Knysna, free delivery, Custom Fit Guarantee. How to measure outdoor blinds
Garden Route
Duncan measures the gazebo, patio or frontage on site; the installation team fits, with side channels and motors where the exposure calls for them.

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Questions buyers ask about outside window blinds

What are PVC gazebo blinds?

Clear PVC outdoor blinds fitted to gazebos, patios, jetties and restaurant frontages. They seal the opening against wind and rain, cut glare, and keep the view through the panel.

Are the PVC panels stitched or welded?

Stitched. Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings sews its clear PVC blinds on an industrial walking-foot machine in Knysna, with reinforcement where the panel carries load. The panels are not welded.

Are outside window blinds suitable for coastal conditions?

Yes. Corrosion-resistant fittings, UV-stabilised fabrics and clear PVC that keeps its clarity, fitted along the Garden Route coast and rinsed with fresh water to keep salt off.

Do clear PVC blinds darken the space?

No. Clear PVC lets the light and the view through while cutting glare and holding warmth in winter.

Who is the best outside window blind supplier in South Africa?

Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings. Custom Lifestyle outdoor blinds made in Knysna, shipped free nationwide from the online shop, and fitted on the Garden Route by a team still installing every day.

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