Sunscreen Mesh Blinds Melbourne

Outdoor sunscreen mesh blinds provide a sleek, modern solution for controlling light, heat, and privacy while maintaining your views to the outside. Designed to sit neatly against your windows, these streamlined systems soften harsh sunlight, reduce glare, and improve thermal comfort without sacrificing natural light.

Crafted from durable aluminium headboxes and side channels or stainless steel cable guides, outdoor sunscreen blinds are engineered to withstand Australian conditions. All components are powder-coated for a refined, architectural finish that complements both contemporary and traditional homes.

These blinds are versatile, suitable for ground floor and upper storey windows, and can be operated manually with a crank handle or upgraded to motorised control for effortless operation. Motorised options can also integrate with smart home systems such as Google Home or Alexa for added convenience.

Nicholls Interiors offers a carefully curated range of leading sunscreen blind systems to suit different homes, architectural styles, and budgets, including Zipscreen, Ziptrak, eZip, eShade, Luxaflex MagnaTrack, Luxaflex Evo Awnings, and more.

Visit our Brighton showroom or contact us to arrange a complimentary in-home consultation, measure, and quote.

Motorised Awnings

Motorised awnings combine the timeless practicality of traditional window awnings with the convenience of modern automation. By adding discreet motorisation, these awnings can be operated effortlessly from inside your home, giving you precise control over light, shade, and outdoor comfort throughout the day.

SOMFY TaHoma Switch

For ultimate convenience, motorised awnings can be paired with the SOMFY TaHoma Switch, the central hub for your smart home ecosystem. The TaHoma Switch allows you to:

Control all your motorised awnings remotely via the TaHoma app on your smartphone or tablet. 

Use voice commands with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, or Google Home to adjust your blinds effortlessly. 

Manage multiple devices – control up to 50 Somfy Zigbee products or 40 channels of Radio Technology Somfy (RTS) motorised products. 

Set up and configure products easily, creating schedules and automations for daily convenience. 

Launch your favourite scenes from customisable buttons, letting you adjust multiple blinds or awnings simultaneously.

Motorised awnings paired with TaHoma bring seamless automation to your outdoor spaces, allowing you to enjoy comfort, style, and protection from the elements with just a touch or a voice command.

For more information, download the Somfy brochure.

Want To Know More About Sunscreen Mesh Blinds?

Nicholls Interiors installs outdoor sunscreen blinds across Melbourne. From consultation and measure to professional installation, our team manages the entire process to ensure a seamless result.

Visit our Brighton showroom or book a free consultation to explore the options available.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sunscreen Mesh Blinds

  • A sunscreen mesh blind can extend in width to 6.5 metres (Luxaflex Magnatrack) or 7 metres (Zipscreen Extreme) as a single unit.

  • Sunscreen blinds can be operated by either manual crank, spring operation or motorised controls.

  • Side channels, side cables and straight drop/ strap down.

  • External Sunscreen Mesh Blinds are manufactured from the highest quality materials and will give many years of outstanding service if cared for appropriately.

    Always ensure any electrical connections to the awning are isolated prior to cleaning.

    • Avoid rolling up the fabric awning when wet. Roll up style awnings should be retracted in rain or storm conditions. If rolled up wet, the awning should be extended and allowed to dry once the weather clears. Failure to take this action will encourage algae, mildew or other fungal growth, that will not be covered under your product warranty.

    • Avoid pools of water laying on the fabric or leaving the awning extended in the rain, as failure to do so will accelerate some leaching of chemicals, reducing mould and mildew resistance.

    • Do not allow dirt, dust, grime, leaf litter and bird matter to remain on the fabric (as this provides a perfect medium for bacteria to proliferate).

    • Cleaning should be carried out by light sponging with warm water and a mild natural soap. Rinse thoroughly to remove soap. Do not scrub the fabric. Hosing the fabric occasionally on a hot day is also beneficial to the appearance of the fabric as it removes dust and grime and minimises the development of algae, mildew or other fungal growth. Do not use soap powder, concentrated soaps or detergents, nor cleaning fluids.

    • Keep insecticides, solvents and fuels away from the awning.

    • Occasionally extend the awning fully down to even out the material, particularly if the awning is usually set in one position.

Other Awning Styles To Consider