porch blinds
turn your screened room into a 3 season room
Tired of having your porch seating soaked or blowing away? Need an extra space for company? Can't enclose your boat house with traditional windows? Our custom manufactured porch blinds can check all those boxes.
Our porch blinds are made using Sunbrella fabrics and UV rated marine grade window vinyl and fasteners and are custom made every time. Our experienced sales staff come to visit to measure and find out from you how they need to function for your needs.
Blinds are made to spec within our in-house workroom then installed by the same crew to ensure proper operation and fit.
inside mount
manual roll w/bottom bar
snap fasteners
1/2 solid blind and 1/2 with window vinyl
exterior application
roller operation
snap fasteners
These blinds function for after season close up
reinforced mullion against wear
solid bottom section for cohesive look
manual roll up & twist grommet fasteners
Extra tall porch blinds
manual roll up
twist grommet fasteners (for prairie winds)
solid panel above the door
interior application w/manual roll up
snap & grommet fasteners
the number of blinds decreased by using 1 blind for every 2 openings and having a center panel at the divide
door panel is snapped to the door itself
transom is solid Sunbrella
manual roll with snap & grommet fasteners
exterior mount
manual roll up w/hembar
snap fasteners
transom windows are protected by the deep overhang
exterior mount w/grommet fasteners.
double screen door has single blind and used for off season only
interior application
string roll operation
snap fasteners
3 openings on one blind with divider panels
Due to the projection of the blind when rolled up, the blind heights may have to be staggered.
care and maintenance
Cleaning:
We recommend Kleer to Sea to clean the window and 303 Fabric Cleaner for the Sunbrella.
Note: DO NOT use any cleaner with a silicone ingredient ie: Pledge
Maintenance:
All fasteners should be using a silicone free lubricant once a year to prevent binding.
Blinds used in -15 or colder must be in one position only to prevent cracking. You can keep them down to protect your porch from snow drifts but you just can't roll them until it warms up.
Keep window vinyl away from heat sources like room heaters or barbecues. If your vinyl does become damaged, it is possible to replace just the damaged panel.
general considerations
Exterior mounts need accessibility to operate the blind. In other words, can you reach the top if you are outside?
Is your screened room exposed or sheltered? Knowing this determines the type and quantity of fasteners.
For blinds to butt together, we need a min. of an inch and a half for snaps, and a min. of three inches for twist grommets.
Do you want privacy or a view? or both? The porch blinds are completely custom manufactured.
Corners can get tricky. Sometimes modifications to the frame work of your room need to be applied.
This product is not a sealed unit. It is not designed to keep your porch 100% dry. It is however meant to hold most of the elements at bay so you may utilize your space as a comfortable extended living space while protecting your furnishings.
We are with you through the whole process from measuring to installation. Let us sweat the small stuff!
interior application
roller operation
grommet fasteners