Month: July 2019

 When starting a search for aesthetic improvements to the outside of your home, the pricing and size of the projects can quickly get overwhelming. A great place to start is with outdoor shutters such as louvre shutters. While this option can be cheaper than other renovations, it ends up making a huge impact. We will help you navigate the different types of louvre shutters like fixed panel louvres, hinged louvres, sliding louvres, and stacking louvres so you can figure out what might be best for your outdoor needs. 

What Are Louvre Shutters and What Are the Benefits? 

Louvre shutters can consist of horizontal or vertical slats that are often tilted to let in ambient light while keeping out direct intense sunlight and rain. These shutters can be made from many different materials, including wood, metal, glass, or aluminium. Some louvre shutters can be adjusted easily, allowing for more privacy, full sunlight blocking, or rain protection. Types of louvre shutters include fixed panel louvres, bi-fold louvres, hinged louvres, sliding louvres, and stacking louvres. All of these types provide different functionality. 

The most obvious benefit of installing louvre shutters is the increase your property value. Because of their striking aesthetic benefits they can turn an ordinary outdoor space into something unique and eye-catching. They are easier than many outdoor solutions to keep maintained, which is a big bonus when considering monetary value. Good louvre shutters are also made to last a long time and some are made from extremely long-lasting material like aluminium. 

Louvre shutters allow for additional privacy, which means that you can easily lounge in an outdoor area without feeling like your neighbours are snooping. Different types of louvres will slide and fold to help you make an area private when you feel it is necessary. 

Since louvres can help enclose a space, it also means they can provide weather protection. High-quality louvre shutters will help block out wind and rain, which means that you can enjoy an enclosed outdoor space even if it is drizzling out. This also means that you can worry less about the furniture you keep outdoors. A good material choice, if you live in a rainy area, would be aluminium louvre shutters, which often provide better weather shielding. 

 

Types of Louvre Shutters 

There are many different kinds of louvre shutters that you can pick from for your specific needs and aesthetic preferences. When making a choice, it is important to think of what is functionally important to you as well as what will look best for your location.

• Fixed Panel Louvres – These are easy to install and use, it pivots inside of the framework due to the C channels being permanently fixed to the top and bottoms of the application.
• Bi-Fold Louvres –  Allows the ability of clearing the opening completely by folding the panels and pushing them to one side.
• Hinged Louvres – The benefit of these was that they swing both in and out, and also have the ability to be supplied with an L/Z frame.
• Sliding Louvres – These panels can slide both left and right across tracks that run on the top and bottom of the sliding louvres. This means they are great for privacy and sun shielding.
  
• Stacking Louvres – While similar to the sliding louvres, they have an additional H section at the end of the tracks, which allows for the complete opening and storing of the panels.

How can Modern Help? 

Modern is one of Australia’s leading aluminium louvre shutter experts. We have over 40 years of experience and are experts in helping choose what works best for a project, as well as what will last in your environment. We use only the top quality materials, so you can know that not only will your louvre shutters look beautiful, but they will hold up against the test of time. All of our Australian made shutters will provide amazing privacy for your outdoor space, as well as weather control. With us, as a quality assured choice, you can be reassured that your choice will not only be low maintenance but it will also have the benefit of being environmentally friendly. 

To learn more about Modern Louvre Shutters contact us today!

Blue skies and warmth entice families to spend more time outdoors. Enjoying the wonderful weather Australia gifts us with depends on acquiring the proper gear and accessories to remain comfortable outdoors. Home additions like outdoor blinds help make outdoor spaces more gratifying. ENVIROTEX and Café Blinds are popular outdoor blinds that help homeowners achieve an outdoor haven that can be shared with family and friends to create long-lasting memories.

What are Outdoor Blinds?

Outdoor blinds act as a barrier which protects your outdoor space from being battered or affected by the elements. It effectively shields your outdoor living spaces from harmful sun rays, rain, wind, dust, and insects…just to mention a few. Times of having to end your moments outside are in the past. On uneventful weekend mornings be prepared to enjoy peaceful moments outside a bit longer without having to worry about the assault from the sun. Confidently continue to delight in your outdoor meal as winds unexpectedly begin to gust and clouds release drizzle. 

Aside from being an effective shield, outdoor blinds work in defining your outdoor environment by creating an ideal balance of being in nature yet apart from it. This balance delivers a sense of privacy and security, allowing your outdoor living space to become an ultimate sanctuary.

What are ENVIROTEX and Café Blinds?

ENVIROTEX Blinds – made from high-quality fabric, ENVIROTEX Blinds are great at providing the perfect balance between vision and weather protection. 

Café Blinds – Made using a clear or tinted PVC, Café Blinds are designed to block out the elements while still providing an “open” feel.  

Benefits of Outdoor Blinds 

• Protect against debris, dust, and insects
  Café or ENVIROTEX blinds provide a comfy atmosphere to outdoor living spaces. They both provide protection from debris, dust, and insects as they are made from high-quality PVC and fabrics, without you having to compromise on your view.
• Café blinds are a perfect air control option
  If you are looking for an outdoor blind that provides a complete air control solution then Café Blinds are your best option.
• ENVIROTEX blinds offer a great outward view of outside surroundings in the day
  ENVIROTEX Blinds provide a wonderful balance, giving homeowners the best of both attributes the outdoors and indoors can offer. It does not block any area of your outdoor space. Instead, it permits all to experience their entire outdoor surroundings while benefiting from weather protection. The ENVIROTEX PLUS range has a light transmission of 94 percent, which makes it a favourite amongst Modern customers.

How to choose the right outdoor blinds for you
In deciding which outdoor blinds to purchase, you have to consider all aspects that will maximise your investment. Recognising outdoor blinds as an investment that returns priceless moments will encourage you to spend the time finding what suits you. 

Here are a couple of pointers to get you started in your search: 

• Fulfil your needs and your wants
  When putting what you need first, you successfully address what it takes for an outdoor blind to be useful. Get started on prioritising needs by recalling past seasons and weather changes. If it rained, hailed, and winds roared toward the end of winter, it is best to purchase an outdoor blind that can withstand such weather.
• Research options that meet your needs
  Not doing the proper research according to your specific needs will result in possible disappointment down the road. Save yourself from future headaches by looking up all options that apply to your needs. Consultants at Modern can help guide you to the outdoor blinds that fit your needs.
• Are they easy to use?
  Besides buying outdoor blinds that fit your needs, you have to consider if what you are buying is easy to use. Spending time to operate something appropriately can waste time you can not get back. Finding something that is easy to use will maximise how you enjoy those precious moments outdoors.

 Want to Learn More?
Speak to the Outdoor Blinds team at Modern to learn more about the types of outdoor blinds available and to see what suits your needs best.