Ziptrak® Outdoor Track-Guided blinds are trusted by thousands of Australian homes and businesses to create comfortable outdoor living spaces. Our track-guided system is designed to be strong and robust with blinds commonly installed in coastal areas and regions prone to high winds.
To assess performance, our engineers tested Ziptrak® Outdoor Track-Guided blinds using the recommended fixing method for blinds over four metres wide or in windy locations.
Ziptrak® Track-Guided Blinds – Windy Conditions
- In very strong winds, storms, or severe weather, blinds must always be fully retracted.
- Correct installation is essential for optimal performance in windy conditions.
- In windy conditions, the halfway position is the most vulnerable, as the fabric acts like a sail and amplifies wind pressure. To protect your blinds when it is windy, always keep them either fully down and locked or completely retracted.
- Manual spring-balanced blinds may be harder to operate in windy conditions due to pressure on the fabric. To assist, gently press the fabric with one hand while moving the bottom bar with the other.
- Motorised blinds may not move smoothly if wind pressure is pushing against the fabric. Always supervise operation to prevent motor strain or damage.
Ziptrak® Cable-Guided Blinds – Windy Conditions
- In very strong winds, storms, or severe weather, cable-guided blinds should be fully retracted.
- Correct installation is crucial for optimal performance in windy conditions.
- Motorised blinds must be supervised at all times when raising or lowering.