Pacific Pines · charcoal mesh zip track blinds on a west-facing alfresco
Outdoor blinds
Zip track outdoor blinds
Zip track blinds close in the patio or alfresco against sun, wind and rain, with the fabric edges locked into side channels so the blind stays put. We make each one to measure in mesh, clear PVC or canvas, manual or motorised, and fit them with our own crew.
Fabrics
Mesh, clear PVC, canvas
Operation
Manual or motorised
Edges
Zipped into side channels
Warranty
5 years on fabric
Why choose zip track blinds?
Most Gold Coast alfrescos are built for summer evenings, then sit empty when the afternoon sun comes in low or a southerly picks up.
Zip track blinds turn the alfresco into a room you can use most of the year. A zip along each edge of the fabric runs in an aluminium side channel, so the blind cannot flap or billow and the gaps at the sides that let in wind, rain and insects are closed. Mesh fabrics cut glare and heat while you still see the yard; clear PVC keeps out wind and rain in winter. Every system has a wind limit, so they should still be raised in strong winds and storms, and motorised blinds can include a sensor that does it for you.
Pimpama · clear zip track blinds closing in a semi-rural patio for winter
See this projectFabric options.
Mesh
Clear PVC
Canvas
Sunscreen mesh
Shade that keeps the view.
An open-weave outdoor mesh that cuts glare and heat while you still see out to the yard. It lets the breeze through and suits west-facing alfrescos and pool areas.
Clear PVC
Keep the view, lose the wind.
A clear, flexible PVC that keeps out wind and rain while the view stays open. It turns a patio into a room for winter evenings, though it does hold heat on still summer days.
Canvas and blockout
Full shade and privacy.
A solid outdoor fabric that blocks sun and views completely. It suits sides of the alfresco that face a neighbour or a road, or a blind you want closed through the hottest part of the day.
West-facing alfresco
Sunscreen mesh
Cuts the low afternoon sun while you still see the yard and feel the breeze.
Winter use
Clear PVC
Keeps wind and rain out so the patio works on cool evenings.
Facing a neighbour
Canvas
Full privacy on the side that faces a fence, a road or a second storey.
Specifications.
The details your builder or body corporate may ask for. We confirm exact sizes, fabric and colour in your written quote.
Ask for a spec sheetFabrics
Outdoor sunscreen mesh, clear PVC or canvas
Side channels
Aluminium, powder coated
Edges
Zip welded to each side of the fabric
Operation
Spring-assisted manual, or motorised
Motor options
Remote, wall switch, wind sensor on request
Maximum blind size
5,500 mm wide by 3,000 mm drop
Colours
Full powder-coat range for the frame and channels
Warranty
5 years on fabric, 2 years on motors and workmanship
Locked at the edges. Open in a minute.
A zip track blind is only as good as the way it holds its edges. Here is what goes into every one we make.
1 Fabric
2 Side channels
3 Bottom bar
4 Motor
Mesh, clear PVC or canvas
Outdoor fabrics made to sit in the sun and the weather. We bring samples of each to the measure so you can see the shade and the view from your own alfresco.
Types
Mesh, clear PVC, canvas
Warranty
5 years on fabric
Best for
Alfrescos, patios and pools
Zipped into the side channels
A zip welded to each edge of the fabric runs in an aluminium channel fixed to the posts or walls. It holds the fabric taut, so it does not flap and there are no gaps at the sides.
Channels
Aluminium, powder coated
Edges
Welded zip, both sides
Best for
Exposed and windy patios
A weighted bottom bar
An aluminium bar along the bottom keeps the fabric straight and seals against the floor or the deck, so rain and insects stay out at the base.
Material
Aluminium, powder coated
Seal
Rubber seal to the floor
Best for
Keeping rain out at the base
Manual or motorised
Manual blinds are spring assisted, so a push or pull lifts and lowers them. Motorised blinds run on a remote or wall switch, with a wind sensor that raises them when it gusts.
Manual
Spring assisted
Motorised
Remote, switch, wind sensor
Warranty
2 years on motors
What it costs and why.
Most zip track outdoor blinds we install cost between $1,400 and $3,200 per blind fitted. Four things decide where yours land.
Read the price guide01
Size of the opening
Wider and taller blinds need more fabric, stronger channels and a heavier bottom bar.
02
Fabric
Clear PVC and premium mesh cost more than standard outdoor mesh.
03
Manual or motorised
Motors, remotes and wind sensors add to the price of each blind.
04
Fixing points
Brick, timber posts and steel beams each need different fixings and packing.
Four steps to a usable alfresco.
Book a free measure01
Book
Book online or call. We confirm a time that suits, including Saturday mornings.
02
Free measure and design
We measure every opening to the millimetre and talk through mesh, colour and locks.
03
Made to the millimetre
Your doors and screens are made to order, usually within two to three weeks.
04
Installed and handed over
Our crew fits, adjusts and cleans up, then walks you through the locks and care.
Zip track blind projects.
Recent zip track jobs from the northern corridor, from a semi-rural patio to a west-facing alfresco.
See all projectsA west-facing alfresco, finally usable
“We eat outside most nights now. The afternoon glare is gone and the wind stays out.”
Mel C. · Google review
An alfresco the family uses all year
“We finally use the back deck in the afternoon. The zip track blinds handle the wind off the paddocks.”
Priya R. · Google review
Motorised blinds for a pool deck
“The wind sensor lifts them before we have even noticed the gusts. We use the deck every day.”
Kylie S. · Google review
Pair it with.
Zip track blinds usually close in a patio that opens off a slider. These three are often measured in the same visit.
Sliding security doors
Leave the slider to the alfresco open, with a screen that locks.
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OXXO
Patio
Explore sliding doors
Motorised blinds
Indoor blinds on the same remote as the outdoor blinds.
Battery
Hardwired
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Fly screen windows
Fly screens for the windows that open onto the alfresco.
Fibreglass
Midge
Pet mesh
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Zip track blinds near you.
We measure and fit zip track outdoor blinds across the northern Gold Coast, from our base in Coomera to Southport and the Logan southern fringe.
All service areasQuestions about zip track blinds.
Send us a photo of the alfresco from the yard and tell us which way it faces, and we will suggest a fabric before we visit.
See all questionsHow do zip track blinds handle wind?
Zip track blinds lock the edge of the fabric into side channels, so they stay put and do not flap the way loose blinds can. Every system still has a wind limit, so retract them in strong winds and storms. Motorised blinds can include a wind sensor that does this for you.
Mesh or clear PVC?
Mesh cuts glare and heat and lets the breeze through, so it suits summer. Clear PVC keeps out wind and rain and suits winter, but holds heat on still days. Many alfrescos use mesh on the sunny side and PVC on the windward side.
Do zip track blinds keep insects out?
Mostly, yes. With the edges in the channels and the bottom bar sealed to the floor, there are no side gaps, so most insects stay out when the blinds are down.
Can they be motorised later?
Some manual systems can be converted, but it is simpler and cheaper to choose a motor at the start. If there is a chance you will want one, tell us at the measure so we can plan for power.
How long does installation take?
Your blinds are made two to three weeks after you accept the written quote. Most alfrescos with two or three blinds are fitted in a day.
How do I look after them?
Rinse the fabric and channels with fresh water every few months, more often near the coast, and wipe clear PVC with mild soapy water and a soft cloth. Let blinds dry before rolling them up for long periods.
Use the alfresco all year.
Book a free measure and we will check the openings and fixing points, bring fabric samples, then send a written quote within two business days.
Book a free measureNo obligation · Most blinds installed within two to three weeks