Ziptrak® Outdoor Blinds
Adding a Ziptrak® patio blind to your home is like adding another room to your home… only much, much cheaper.
For an all-year-round, sheltered outdoor entertainment area, a child’s play area or just a quiet place for you to sit and ponder, you’ll find it difficult to go past the Ziptrak® patio blind system.
Every Ziptrak® blind is custom made at our Factory Blinds workroom in South Launceston to meet your individual specifications and requirements.
Insect-proof, weather-proof, manual operation or fully home automated, you choose the style, the fabric and the colour and we’ll make a Ziptrak® blind just for you
No Crank Required.
Crank blinds are difficult and time-consuming to operate. You’ll have a crank stick cluttering your outdoor area and raising three blinds could take you 3 minutes of constant twisting. Ziptrak® blinds have rendered crank blinds a thing of the past!
No zips, cords, ropes or wires.
The Ziptrak® spring-balanced system makes zips, cords, ropes and wires totally redundant.
The unobtrusive design subtly integrates into your area and is easy to operate.
Lightweight simple operation.
Astonishingly, most of the weight of the Ziptrak® blind material disappears due to our patented spring-balanced system. Other blind systems don’t include a spring system, leaving you with all the heavy lifting – pushing and pulling a cumbersome blind along a track that resists and feels rough.
Locks into Place.
Ziptrak® blinds have locking mechanisms which allows the blinds to be locked when fully down, providing a secure hold, even in windy conditions. With our unique Centre Lock Release you can unlock both the left and right locks simultaneously from the centre. Yet another remarkable and intuitive solution that makes outdoor entertaining a pleasure.
Up to 6 meters wide.
Ziptrak® outdoor blinds can be up to 6 meters wide, and 3.5 meters tall. The system will automatically include larger, stronger and additional components that make a 6m wide blind as robust and easy to lift as a 3m wide blind. If you’re looking to cost effectively cover a large opening, Ziptrak® offers unbeatable quality and value.
Benefits of Outdoor Ziptrak® Blinds
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Allows you to control airflow, light and temperature whilst remaining connected with nature.
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Avoid those pesky mosquitoes and flies from bothering you and your family. Ziptrak® blinds allow you to spend hours outdoors without the need for toxic bug repellant sprays.
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Provides a quick, simple and affordable alternative to renovating. Expand your space without expensive renovations, dealing with builders or applying to council.
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Entertain outside in any weather or climate!
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The track guided system is simple and safe to operate – no chains, ropes or pullies. Using our patented spring-balanced track system, the Ziptrak® blind easily glides up and down, stopping in any position.
Sunscreen Mesh
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Ziptrak® outdoor blinds will accommodate for a variety of sunscreen fabrics including woven mesh. The weight and weave density of the mesh will influence the level of transparency and UV protection.
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Strong and durable Sunscreen Mesh
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Reduces heat transmission
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70 – 99% Wind, Rain, Sun and UV Protection
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Offers privacy but maintains the view
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Potential to reduce your cooling requirements
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​Up to 6 meters wide in SunScreen Mesh
PVC
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Clear and tinted PVC is a popular option for many people and businesses. Only the highest quality Japanese PVC is recommended for Ziptrak® blinds.
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Completely rain and wind proof surface
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High quality PVC for clear views beyond
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Perfect for maintaining warmth within
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PVC won’t discolour
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Up to 5.5 meters wide in Clear PVC
Centre Lock
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The patented Ziptrak® system is even easier to use with the unique Centre Lock Release. Secure the blind at the bottom, but raise it with one touch in just seconds. Yet another remarkable and intuitive solution that makes outdoor entertaining a pleasure.
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Lightweight and easy to use
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Blind locks at bottom position
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Lock and unlock with one touch
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Reverse Handle- An extra handle can be installed at the back of the bottom bar to operate the blind from the outside.
Hardware Colour Options
Match or compliment your existing structure with customised options for the vertical tracks, bottom bar and pelmet or head box.
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Ziptrak® aluminium componentry can be powder coated to match Colourbond® colours, or powder-coated to most conceivable colours.
Pelmets
There are four options for installing the Ziptrak® system, depending on your preference and the structure the system will attach to. You can select from an open bracket which leaves the retracted blind visible; bracket with back flashing which hides the blind from the external side
Traditional pelmet or the new Ziptrak® Streamline pelmet with Insect Control System for superior protection.
Weather Strip​
There are four types of bar protection available: Standard & Large Weather Strips, Basic Bottom Bumpers, or a custom-made skirt for severely uneven surfaces. Weather Strips are designed to adjust to uneven surfaces and will close gaps effectively. They are also UV resistant. The Basic Bumper protects the surface where the blinds rests, and for acutely sloping surfaces, we recommend custom-made skirts.