Browse Forums Outdoor Living 1 Jun 14, 2015 5:21 pm I had some outdoor shade blinds fitted to my alfresco dining area late March. Costing me $6.800 over a 2 yr interest free period. The sales consultant assured me that I would be able to use my alfresco all year round with these blinds. Well I can't its freezing out there . Now I know an option is to buy a outdoor heater .I've spoken to the blind company and their advice is to have channeling installed at a cost to me of $1.500 .they are keen to fix the issue but I don't have that kind of money .I already pay $300 a month to the finance company and can't afford any more. So my question is should the blind company foot the bill? as their sales consultant assured me the blinds would meet my needs. Your thoughts please. I have pics on my phone of the channels installed in a outdoor area but having problems posting them. Cheers Re: out door shade blinds needing feedback 2Jun 16, 2015 6:58 am hi just wondering if the channelling would stop the cold. have you anything written that they say that it will keep out cold. also would be also looking at the material used. with my alfresco area i went with aluminum shutters which has allowed me the warmth needed the safety of shutting out the storms etc. i would talk to the company again and explain the situation and ask them to help with a solution that would be beneficial to all.but written proof always goes along way otherwise it is a she said he said situation but this is just what i am thinking other members may help more Re: out door shade blinds needing feedback 3Jun 16, 2015 7:30 am I can't see how they would prevent cold getting in. Especially on a freezing Melbourne night. Maybe they are more than Shade Blinds ? Perhaps a gas heater might work - but they can chew the gas up too. Re: out door shade blinds needing feedback 4Jun 16, 2015 8:35 am The sales consultant probably meant all year round as in the blinds would keep the wind, rain and sun out or at least to a minimum. Blinds are not designed to keep the cold out, otherwise houses with blinds would have no need for any heating. Their design is moreso to prevent sunlight penetratting into the room causing it to heat up - and of course for privacy Dale - Building Newbie Proserpine, QLD Re: out door shade blinds needing feedback 5Jun 18, 2015 8:47 pm ![]() with my alfresco area i went with aluminum shutters which has allowed me the warmth needed the safety of shutting out the storms etc. Hi 1rocky, Are these similar to the shutters they use voor patio roofing? We are just starting to look into outdoor blinds. Cheers Re: out door shade blinds needing feedback 6Jun 19, 2015 10:32 am my shutters are similar to plantation shutters and are great lets plenty of light in and even though i opted to have mine fixed they can also be sliding i can post a pic if you like Re: out door shade blinds needing feedback 7Jun 19, 2015 9:54 pm ![]() my shutters are similar to plantation shutters and are great lets plenty of light in and even though i opted to have mine fixed they can also be sliding i can post a pic if you like Thanks for explaining, I do get the idea, but also thing it might not be for us. We probably will start with ziptrak blinds. Thanks again Re: out door shade blinds needing feedback 8Aug 20, 2015 1:59 pm ![]() The sales consultant assured me that I would be able to use my alfresco all year round with these blinds. Technically you can use it all year around. Your home is insulated from the weather and the cold, and i think it's safe to presume that you have a heater and your windows have blinds and curtains, both of which provide some level of further insulation / heat retension. Your outdoor blinds, what material are they? Plastic? how thin is it? do you have a heat source in that area? is that area as insulated as your house? No? well of course it will be freezing outside... ![]() Adding tracks to the blinds will help reduce heat loss in that area, IF you have a heat source and that area is completely enclosed, therefore it will no longer be "alfresco" which in spanish literally means in the fresh. 920 was enough to get the furniture in. We live in a pretty safe area and it’s great to see people walking to the front door. We’re not too fussed about people… 4 1123 As title suggests, looking at using the interlocking Pentablock stacked stone products to replace failing timber retaining… 0 17880 |