Timber style Venetians usually have a maximum of 2700mm, however there are some on the market up to 3000mm. At this width the blind will be very heavy and hard to lift up. You should still be able to tilt the blind with ease. Usually it will not be a blind that you move up and down regularly (for example a blind near a doorway), so you can still manage the light from the window with this blind by tilting the blades. The blind will still be able to move up and down, but it will be heavy.
Roller Blinds fabrics come in standard rolls of 2400mm, 2700mm and 3000mm. Make sure the fabric you want comes in the length you need. Alternatively you can “railroad” the fabric, which means flipping it on its side to give you a wider blind. The only areas of concern with railroading a fabric is that some are not suitable to railroad and the fabric may “cup” on the ends. The pattern on the fabric will not look the same as others in the room if one is “railroaded”. A larger blind requires larger rollers to cope with the weight. Anything blind over 5 metres squared should be considered a heavy blind. Make sure the large roller is specified for a large blind as it a little bit more expensive. (If the right roller is not used, a blind can sag or buckle under the weight). Many manufacturers will not give warranty on certain railroaded fabrics.
Vertical Blinds can be made to the maximum of a Vertical Track which is 5500mm, however, you can butt two Vertical tracks next to each other, if you need a longer area covered.
Plantation Shutter panels usually come in widths of 1050mm, but the panels can be joined together to create a larger panel. You will still have the framing around the shutter, but it does work well for sliding doors etc.
Aluminium Shutter panels usually come in widths of 1200mm.
visit: www.premiershades.com.au or phone: 0243248800 for your local central coast shutter expert.
To view Plantation and Aluminium Shutters on display visit the showroom at Premier Shades, Blinds & Awnings. 18/482 Pacific Highway, Wyoming.
