Your alfresco or outdoor entertaining area can be one of the best parts of your home — but how often do you actually get to use it?
Too hot in summer.
Too windy in autumn.
Too cold in winter.
And then there’s rain, insects and the occasional unpredictable Victorian weather!
This is where Zipscreens can make a huge difference.
At Blinds & Shutters VIC, we supply and install quality Zipscreens designed to help you make more use of your outdoor space, creating a comfortable extension of your home that can be enjoyed in more conditions throughout the year.
Create an Extra Room Without Building One
One of the biggest advantages of Zipscreens is the way they can transform an existing outdoor area.
An open alfresco can become a more private, comfortable and usable space simply by adding screens to the openings. Instead of having an outdoor area that sits unused whenever the weather changes, you can create a space that’s much more enjoyable for relaxing, entertaining, having dinner or spending time with family and friends.
Think of it as adding another room to your home — without building another room.
Zipscreens are particularly popular for:
- Alfresco areas
- Patios
- Pergolas
- Verandas
- Outdoor entertaining areas
- Balconies
- Poolside areas
- Covered outdoor dining spaces
With the right configuration, they can help connect your indoor and outdoor areas while still giving you the flexibility to open everything back up when the weather is beautiful.
Protection From the Elements
Outdoor areas can be affected by much more than just rain.
Quality Zipscreen systems can help reduce the impact of sun, wind, rain, glare, dust and insects, depending on the screen fabric and system selected. Track-guided systems can also help keep the screen securely positioned within the side channels, improving protection and reducing movement in breezier conditions.
This means you can enjoy your outdoor area with greater comfort rather than constantly checking the weather before deciding whether to sit outside.
☀️ Summer
On hot and sunny days, sunscreen mesh can help reduce glare and solar heat while still allowing you to enjoy the view and natural light. The openness of the fabric can also be selected to balance privacy, airflow and visibility.
🌧️ Rainy Days
Screens can help protect your alfresco from wind-driven rain, allowing you to continue enjoying your outdoor area when the weather isn’t quite cooperating.
🌬️ Windy Weather
Track-guided systems keep the screen fabric secured within side channels, helping to reduce flapping and movement compared with a free-hanging blind. The appropriate system and installation are important, particularly for exposed or windy locations.
❄️ Cooler Months
When temperatures drop, screens can help create a more sheltered outdoor environment by reducing exposure to cold wind and keeping the area more protected.
That means your outdoor entertaining area doesn’t have to become a forgotten space during the cooler months.
Privacy Without Losing the View
Another major benefit of Zipscreens is privacy.
Depending on the fabric you choose, sunscreen mesh can provide a balance between privacy and visibility, allowing you to enjoy your surroundings while making it more difficult for people outside to see in during the day.
Different mesh openness and colours provide different levels of visibility, privacy, airflow and weather protection, which is why choosing the right fabric for your particular space is important.
At Blinds & Shutters VIC, we can talk you through the available options and help you choose something that suits the way you actually use your outdoor area.
Manual or Motorised Zipscreens
Zipscreens can be operated manually or, depending on the system, with motorised operation.
Motorisation is particularly convenient when you have multiple screens or larger openings. With the push of a button, you can adjust your screens to suit the weather, the time of day or the amount of privacy you want.
Imagine having friends over for dinner and being able to lower your outdoor screens at sunset without everyone having to stop what they’re doing.
Simple, convenient and practical.
Custom Made for Your Home
Every home is different, and outdoor openings aren’t always standard sizes.
That’s why professionally measured and custom-made Zipscreens can make such a difference to the finished result.
At Blinds & Shutters VIC, we measure each opening carefully and help you select the right combination of screen, fabric, colour and operating option for your space.
Our goal isn’t simply to install a blind.
It’s to create an outdoor space that works for you.
Make the Most of Your Alfresco — Whatever the Season
We love the idea of outdoor living, but the reality is that Australian weather doesn’t always cooperate.
Zipscreens give you the flexibility to enjoy your outdoor area in more conditions throughout the year, while still being able to open the screens and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine when the weather is perfect.
Your alfresco doesn’t have to be somewhere you only use for a few months of the year.
With the right Zipscreens, it can become one of the most useful and enjoyable spaces in your home.
Ready to Create Your Own Outdoor Room?
At Blinds & Shutters VIC, we supply and professionally install Zipscreens throughout Geelong, the Surf Coast and surrounding areas.
Whether you’re looking to enclose an alfresco, improve privacy, reduce the impact of the sun and wind, or simply make better use of an outdoor entertaining area, we’d love to help.
Free measure & quote
Quality products
Professional installation
Custom made to your home
📞 0488 741 792
Blinds & Shutters VIC — helping you make more of your home, inside and out.
