Cape Patio Blinds

“The creation of a functional all-weather patio is both art and science” says Gary Barrett, MD of Cape Patio Blinds. As marketing manager of a well-known Johannesburg-based firm Gary grew turnover from R50,000 to over R700,000 per month in just 3 years, establishing successful distributorships in 5 provinces.

“Understanding the spatial dynamic of an entertainment area, the angle of the prevailing winds and how weather conditions affect our product comes with experience, and has a major bearing on customer satisfaction” says Gary “there is nothing worse than a badly installed blind!”

Now running his own business since June 2008 Gary confidently states “Our patio blinds are custom designed, professionally manufactured and installed by a highly experienced team; giving you confidence in the end result and guaranteed customer satisfaction”.

Cape Patio Blinds uses only the finest quality PVC and canvass in the manufacture of their blinds. “We offer the choice of a large clear (see-through) centre ‘window’ for unobstructed views which gives that ‘outdoors’ or ‘bistro’ vibe” beams Gary “my greatest joy is hearing ‘this is so much more than I expected’ from my customers”.

Patio blinds are secured by means of steel flat bar or rectangular tubing. A pocket is manufactured into the blind making it look elegant and stylish. This prevents rust as weather is unable to penetrate; the openings at each end are securely sealed with end caps. A 50mm Velcro system is used to secure the blind to the façade. It is automatically fastened when the easy-to-use roll-up system is disengaged.

The blinds roll up out of sight using a rope and pulley system or if preferred on an automated gearbox mechanism. Patio Blinds also come in an easy-to-use kit ready for installation by the DIY enthusiast.