The difference between choosing roller shade for aluminum pergola and wooden pergola

Outdoor roller blinds are suitable for private apartments and houses, as well as industrial or commercial buildings. Roller/zip screens are a great addition to garden pergolas, not only because they provide great privacy and mosquito protection, but also because they look great and can really create a comfortable outdoor space.

However, there are 3 more aspects to consider when choosing outdoor roller blinds for your aluminum pergola.

What kind of roller shade material to choose?

Fabric and material are the main concerns of customers. Traditional wooden pergolas are usually made of bamboo or cloth curtains. This kind of roller shade is easy to shake when encountering wind and rain. Aluminum pergola roller shades are recommended to use aluminum frame zipper screens. The outdoor environment fixed roller shade is stable and not easy to shake, and the windproof performance is stronger than the traditional roller shade.

You can choose from a wide range of outdoor roller shade fabrics: from almost transparent materials to materials that completely block out the sun (blackout). Thanks to the variety of roller shade structures and fabrics, roller shades can be made to fit any shape and size of the pergola. Generally, aluminum outdoor roller shades are made of Teslin fabric as windproof mesh and can be customized with different light transmission rates of 5%, 10%, 15%, and 30%. It allows a lot of light to enter while protecting you from the sun's harshness and exposure. Teslin roller shade can block up to 95% of the sun's harmful rays.

Which outdoor roller blind should I choose, manual or motorized?

In the past, wooden pergolas used manual roller shades, but on aluminum pergolas, there are more options, manual or automatic. Installing an automatic roller shade makes it easier to control the light during spa or afternoon tea time. It allows you to eliminate the need for manual operation.

How to clean your pergola roller blind?

For bamboo/cloth roller blind cleaning is a tedious task, long periods of time without opening will accumulate mold and mildew resulting in difficult to clean stains, while the PVC material roller shade is tear-resistant and mildew-resistant, cleaning and maintenance only requires Use water or neutral soapy water to clean directly, if necessary, you can use a soft brush to remove the dirt.