Outdoor blinds & awnings in Trinity Beach.

Coastal exposure changes the product.

A beachfront or near-beach property along Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach and the northern beaches takes the full force of the Coral Sea: salt-laden air, the dry-season southeasterly that picks up by mid-afternoon, and the squally onshore wind ahead of a wet-season storm. That rules out a lot of the cheap product. On an exposed coastal deck, a rope-and-pulley blind that flaps and a fitting that rusts are not options. We default to track-guided Ziptrak outdoor blinds with marine-grade aluminium tracks and stainless fixings.

Wind is the deciding factor.

Because Trinity Beach decks catch the breeze, the wind rating of the system matters more here than almost anywhere else we work. A track blind holds its shape and seals against driving rain in conditions that would defeat a corner-fixed cafe blind. We will always be straight with you about what an outdoor blind can and cannot do in a blow, and how it should be retracted when a cyclone warning is issued. Read our cyclone-rated blinds guide for the full picture.

Typical Trinity Beach jobs.

• Motorised Ziptrak drops with wind sensors on exposed sea-facing decks
• Tinted PVC to cut glare and heat off the water in the afternoon
• Marine-grade roller shutters for salt resistance and security on holiday-let properties
• Insect-mesh patio enclosures for evening use
• Folding arm awnings with cassette hoods to protect fabric from salt between uses

What it costs.

A single motorised Ziptrak drop with a wind sensor on a Trinity Beach deck runs around $3,000 to $4,500 supplied and installed. A three-sided enclosure of a sea-facing alfresco typically lands between $9,000 and $15,000 depending on span and automation. See the pricing guide for detail.