Motorised External Blinds for your Melbourne Home
CALL FOR A QUOTE
Outdoor blinds: An energy-efficient motorised shading solution
Motorised external blinds using sunscreen or blockout fabrics are a great way to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of your home.
If you have large west and north-facing windows, outdoor blinds can stop the sun’s rays before they hit your windows. This helps to moderate the temperature inside your home while decreasing sun damage to your floors and furnishings.
What are external blinds and what are outdoor blinds used for?
External blinds are window coverings mounted on the exterior of the window frames designed to provide sun protection and greater privacy. The two types of external blinds are folding arm awnings that protect the shaded area below and standard external blinds that protect the windows and doors of a property and stop the sun’s glare from damaging internal furnishings, especially near west and north facing windows. Outdoor blinds can be made from specialised materials to filter the sun or block out light completely. They are available in a vast range of colours to suit your architectural style and preferences. External awnings can help maximise the use of your outdoor space, including entertaining, shading patios and sun protection over alfresco areas.
The advantages of installing external blinds
There are many benefits to having outdoor blinds. The three main advantages for Melbourne homeowners include:
1. Easy to use
2. Improved energy efficiency
Using external blinds to stop the sun’s rays from hitting the glass significantly reduces the amount of heat entering your home. Lower your energy costs by keeping out heat in summer, especially on north and west-facing windows.
Installing a sunscreen blind over your skylight can cut down significantly on heat and glare while still letting in plenty of light. A retractable blind can be opened for additional sun during winter.
3. Added privacy and security
Extra privacy or total blockout for bedrooms and living areas can easily be achieved using an external blind system. Outdoor blinds on windows that face busy streets allow you to enjoy all your family moments in private.
Programming motorised external blinds to open and close automatically at certain times of the day can enhance the security of your home. When away from home or on holidays, external blinds can give your home the appearance of being occupied.
Four reasons to integrate motorised blinds with your home automation system
Manage motorised blinds effortlessly through your smartphone or tablet. Easily adjust all your window coverings with a few taps on your device, including external blinds, plantation shutters and curtains.
Improve your smart home experience by integrating motorised external blinds with platforms like Somfy Tahoma, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit using Siri, and control your blinds with simple voice commands.
SOMFY controlled blinds and sensors
Our motorised external shading systems can be operated through SOMFY remote controls, including the new TaHoma Switch, which centralises control of all your window furnishings via a single device.
Installing SOMFY wind, sun or rain sensors to work with your automated external blinds offers even more convenience. The sensors trigger the blinds to open or close as needed, protecting the inside of your home without any action from you.
Frequently asked questions and answers about motorised outdoor blinds
Why choose SOM Blinds for external blinds in Melbourne properties?
We’re passionate about our custom outdoor blinds and window-covering solutions for Melbourne homes. Our dedicated team helps you throughout the process from consultation and design to installation and post-sales support. We can work closely with you and your electrician to ensure the correct wiring specifications for motorised external coverings. Our design consultants keep up with the latest trends to help you create a fresh and personalised look for your home. Take the guesswork out of installing external blinds by tapping into more than two decades of our experience.