Outdoor living spaces are more popular than ever, and with that trend, zip screens and outdoor blinds have become essential additions to many homes. Before diving into the wealth of information and ideas this blog offers, it's crucial to understand the differences between zip screens and outdoor blinds. Here’s how you can distinguish them.
Zip screens are a specific type of outdoor blind, just like there are various other blinds under the same category, such as jalousies, shutters, bamboo shades, and vinyl shades. With over 20 years of experience and countless positive customer reviews, SCHILDR continues to offer zip screens as a perfect complement to sunrooms, retractable awnings, pergolas, louvers, and other compatible products, including exterior windows, balconies, and terraces.
What sets SCHILDR’s zip screen apart is its innovative design and manufacturing process, utilizing exclusive Précontraint® technology. This advanced technology ensures that the zip screen maintains its shape without curling or forming 'tunnels' on roller tubes, thanks to the 86-92 Soltis mesh. The fabric technology, developed by Serge Ferrari, offers screens that can either allow sunlight to pass through or block it out entirely. Additionally, SCHILDR provides a variety of fabric colors to match your aesthetic preferences.
While there are numerous pages detailing the specs and technical aspects of SCHILDR’s zip screen, you might be wondering—why do you need one?
The answer is simple. Instead of opting for tinted glass that distorts your clear view or using curtains that easily accumulate dirt, a zip screen offers an excellent alternative that stands up to any weather condition. Unlike vinyl, wood, bamboo, or other materials, SCHILDR’s fabric is more affordable and efficiently transfers solar light.
If we’ve established why the zip screen is the superior outdoor blind option—whether from an aesthetic, technical, or economic standpoint—let’s explore how SCHILDR enhances its functionality with SOMFY’s remote-controlled system. With just one button on SOMFY’s lightweight and durable remote, a robust, hidden motor at the top of the screen activates, allowing you to roll the screen up or down effortlessly. The system even allows you to pause the screen at any desired point, giving you complete control over your outdoor environment.
Check out this video to see SCHILDR’s zip screens in action and CLICK HERE to get your free consultation and quote from SCHILDR today!
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