This Greater New England installation shows a dark Ziptrak outdoor blind fitted across the open side of a covered patio. The blind is partially lowered in the photo, creating a useful screen between the dining area and the garden while leaving a clear view through the fabric.
The installation sits under the existing roofline and follows the width of the patio opening. A long timber table and benches remain comfortably inside the covered area, showing how an outdoor blind can be added without changing the use of the space.
A flexible screen for a covered patio
A covered patio is often usable for much of the year, but wind, low sun and light rain can still affect how comfortable it feels. A Ziptrak outdoor blind adds a vertical layer of protection at the edge of the structure. It can be raised when the opening needs to be fully open and lowered when more shelter or privacy is preferred.
The benefit is practical rather than decorative alone. Screening one side of a patio can make the table area feel less exposed while retaining connection to the lawn and surrounding outlook.
What to plan before installing outdoor blinds
The key details are the opening width, the available fixing points and the way the blind will meet the patio roof and floor. The photo shows the blind aligned within the structural posts and beneath the roof, which gives the installation a clean, integrated finish. A measure also helps determine the most suitable fabric opacity and colour for the level of privacy, visibility and sun control required.
Browse Apollo’s outdoor blinds range to see options for patios, verandahs and alfresco areas.
Installed by Apollo Blinds Tamworth
Apollo Blinds Tamworth can assess an existing covered area and recommend an outdoor blind layout based on its structure, exposure and everyday use. For a local measure, visit Apollo Blinds Tamworth or book a free measure and quote.
FAQ
What product is shown in this installation?
The photo shows a Ziptrak outdoor blind installed across a covered patio opening in Greater New England.
Can Ziptrak outdoor blinds be used around a dining area?
Outdoor blinds are commonly used at the edge of covered patios and alfresco dining areas to add flexible screening while keeping the area open when the blind is raised.
What should be checked during a measure?
A measure should confirm the opening dimensions, fixing surfaces, roof and floor clearances, and the level of privacy or sun control required.
