Tuesday 19 February 2019

How Waterproof Shade Sails Are Different From Shade Sails?

A custom shade sail is a cloth used to create outdoor shade based by anchoring between several anchoring points. These cheap and easy to setup shades are generally installed for permanent use but last only for few years. They are generally setup at places such as eating areas and playgrounds where heat of the sun can be felt for long durations. 

Waterproof Shade Sails
With advancement of technology, people are looking for a better quality of cloth that could protect them from sun and rains. Waterproof shade sails are an outstanding option as they not only provide protection from harmful UV rays but also help in keeping your outdoor area dry during rains.

Waterproof shade cloth has many uses around homes and commercial situations. It is a ninety percent grade shade fabric which has been treated with a UV stabilized resin to form a waterproof barrier. It can be used to create a waterproof layer in many situations including pergolas, vertical blinds and outdoor areas.

The shade cloth is a knitted fabric that can be used to reduce temperature. Waterproof shade cloth is the same material but has a resin coating on one side so that it can be used as a waterproof material. If the material is stretched for too long, the resin material in the waterproof cloth would tear off. The resin cloths also should not be used in horizontal position as the weight of the water could damage the material completely and would leave it useless. Experts say that it is important to fix these shades with resin side facing down for long lasting of sails. 

Wednesday 13 February 2019

Shading System Data We Can All Learn From

Most bedrooms in the city need one type or other treatments for their windows.  A good shading system would provide privacy in the night and block out early morning sun from disturbing your sleep. The treatments which are generally used to cover windows contribute to the style of a room. Different styles and many materials offer an endless range of colours and patterns for this window treatment.

Shading System
The common treatments that are found across homes are shades and blinds. Shades are solid length fabrics that can be pulled up and down with a cord or lifting mechanism. Shade blinds in Melbourne are rigid coverings with slats that rotate open or closed to let in (or block out) light.

The common shades that are used in homes especially for bedrooms are:

  • Roller shades: These are the simplest type of shades that are used on windows. These shades fix inside the window casement and can be operated with pulley type of systems. The expensive models have lift mechanism without a cord. 

  • Tie-up shades: This type of shade which is known as stage-coach style has a fabric hanging from a rod or mounting board. The fabric of the shade is lifted with hand and tied with attached ribbons or ties.

  • Roman shades: Roman shades hang down flat when they are closed but pull up into deep and horizontal pleats when lifted with attached cords.  These shades are generally made up of heavy fabric.

  • Balloon shades: Balloon shades have cords running through rings on the back. When pulled open, the fabric gathers in to cascades, giving it an old fashioned appearance.

Depending up on your taste, budget and appearance of the room, you can choose the best shading system for your bedroom.

Wednesday 6 February 2019

How External Shading System Can Help You Save Money?

External shading system can be defined as external solid or perforated shaded devices that are mounted outside the building. These shades that are mainly in the form panels are static and movable. A reflective film can be applied for glazing and fritting technique can be used for architectural glazing with applied opaque pattern. The shades generally deflect sun rays, thereby decreasing exposure of indoor space to sun rays.


The few advantages of shade blinds in Melbourne are:

  • Reduces the need of room cooling systems: If the indoors are fitted with shading systems, then they would be less exposed to sun rays, there by the room would be cooler and the requirement of cooling systems would be very less.

  • Glazing effect because of reflective film: The reflective film that is fixed on windows can be used for glazing effect and provides a friendlier environment for indoors.

  • Saves energy: The shading systems reduce the need of cooling systems, so it saves energy. The effectiveness of the shading is dependent on building form, shade design and orientation of glazing.

  • Reduced cost: Energy for cooling indoors is saved by screens, this helps in saving money on energy. Few models of the screens come in automated model, which may need little energy, but would be much less than energy required for cooling systems.

  • Easy to use: Most of the systems are automated and can be operated with a button or by using a hand roller. These screens would not require you to go out and make the changes to the screen.

  • Improvement opportunities: External shading devices would provide a modified look to the indoor and outdoor premises of a building. Fixing of a solar film does not require any planning approval unless it alters appearance of the building or the building is under conservation area.

All type of buildings can be attached with shading systems. External shading systems are better than internal systems as they are more effective and provide a lot of comfort if positioned effectively.