Roof Retractable
This Retractable Roof has been built to withstand a large of weather conditions and is one of the few options available for summer and winter use. Most awnings are designed for sun protection only and are not suitable to be left out in strong winds. An Italian company, Corradi have successfully been manufacturing a range of retactable roofs for a number of years and these are now available in Australia. The roof can be attached to an existing or purpose built structure such as a pergola or used on timber, aluminium or stainless uprights.
Roller Blinds
Standard roll is when the fabric feeds from the rear of the blind. This has a number of advantages.
The fabric is closer to the glass, allowing for better light block out.
The chain is more accessible and less likely to rub on the fabric causing fraying.
However it is sometimes necessary to reverse roll blinds, for example when fixing over sliding doors. Rolling the fabric from the front just gives that extra clearance needed to accommodate handles and bars.
With block out fabrics the light coloured block out coating is visible along the top of the roll with standard roll. Not really a problem if the front of the fabric is a light colour, but can be visually irritating if a darker or textured fabric has been used.
A reversed rolled blind, creates its own pelmet and disguises the roll underneath.
The downsides of reverse roll
It can be more awkward to get to the chain to pull the blind up, there is a chance of handling the fabric and therefore marking it. Sometimes the chain can rub the fabric causing fraying
