Need Sun Protection here on the Sunshine Coast? Drop Arm Awnings are perfect for the job. Awnings, where they came from. Awnings were first used for sun protection by the ancient Egyptian and Syrian civilizations. They are described as “woven mats” that shaded market stalls and homes. A Roman poet Lucretius, in 50 BC, said: “Linen-awning, stretched, over mighty theatres, gives forth at times,
Need better Window Thermal Insulation? Cellular shades are the answer! Cellular shades are great if you need better Window Thermal Insulation window covering used to block or filter light and insulate windows to save energy. Cell size can vary. Cell shapes hold trapped air and create a barrier between the window surface and the room. Windows and doors make up
Are your Blind Cords a potential killer? At Al’s Blinds, we take Child Safety very seriously. Please read the following information to help keep your family safe. Curtains and blinds safety Low hanging blind and curtain cords pose a serious risk of strangling small children. A child can put their head in the loop created by a blind or curtain
Need exceptional light, heat and glare control? Venetian Blinds are very well suited to this purpose. Where did the idea come from? Venetian window blinds are thought to have originated in Persia, not Venice. Venetian traders discovered the window coverings through their trade interactions in the East and brought them back to Venice and Paris. To this day, the French call Venetian
