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Guidelines to help direct you in making the correct decision on fabric type and application foroutdoor drop blinds:

(Ask yourself) What elements do I need protection against and what purpose do I need the blind to fulfill?
Do I need them to block out sun, wind, cold, rain, dust, privacy or for multiple reasons?
Does the blind need to conform to a certain look, style or design?
Must it be aesthetically pleasing to the eye?
Must it be fancy and functional or just plain and functional?
How often will I use the blinds?
How many hours of the day does the sun shine directly on the blinds?
Do I prefer a rope and pulley system or a mechanical gear system?
What is my budget?

It is very important to use the right material for the right job. Awnings.coza will not hesitate to back up long term guarantees as claimed by some manufacturers, as long as the right material is used for the right application. We have seen blinds guaranteed for 5 years not last for longer than a year and we have seen blinds guaranteed for 1 year last 5 years plus. We have recently revamped blinds on an old farmhouse that have been there for 30 years and are still in good condition, but the client was just tired of the colour. Most manufacturers have the frame of mind, that, lets offer a cheap product with an extra long guarantee on the fabric, as these people will only use it a few times a year.

Guidelines to help direct you in making the correct decision on application for sun control Awnings:

What area on my home do I need to protect from sun and heat?
What mounting surface exists on this area and what type of awning could it house?
Do I need the awning to retract back? so that in winter I can have the sun warm that area of the house
Would I like to sit underneath the shade provided by my awning? or is purely to stop sun entering through my window or doorway?
What colour fabric would suit my environment, solid colour ranges or striped…

Awnings.coza has recently purchased a machine to make your awnings look more beautiful! The panels and now joined together using a high quality tape join which has numerous advantages over stitched cotton joins:

Fabric options:

ACRYLIC IMPORTED CANVAS

Rolls Royce of awnings fabrics
A handful brands available on the market, fully imported
Top selling ranges – Recacril Design Line and Dickson Constant
Acrylic composition – Doped dyed individual strands which are woven together
Fading 8-10 years
Protective film which prevents rot and aids with water repulsion
Not 100% waterproof if used as a roof cover
Wide range of solid and striped designs

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IMPORTED SUNSCREEN FABRIC

90-95% Sun protection
90% water resistance
Fading 8-10 years
Great visibility from the inside looking outwards
Provides privacy in the day from the outside looking inwards
Stops that direct winter wind chill
Modern
Aesthetically pleasing
Most popular fabric choice currently in the market
We recommend the Shear ranges of Screen fabrics and have attained the best results with the below brand – 3% openness:

MARINE GRADE QUALITY WINDOW VINLY

UV inhibitors added
Non stick formulation
No yellowing or brittleness
Unlike the chinese grade clear film on the market, this product does not bleed (Plasticizer sticky residue from migration)
The 1mm thick vinly is specificlly utilized on the cafe blinds brand giving us the edge