Outdoor Blinds
Retractable blinds with denser shade fabrics block sightlines when you want privacy and roll away when you don't.
Ideas
Privacy screening for outdoor areas
Overlooked decks and courtyards are common on modern sections. The aim is to block the sightline that bothers you without closing off the light and the view you want.
What works best
Fixed Panels
Permanent louvre panels angle the view away from neighbours while still letting air through.
Fencing & Gates
PVC boundary fencing with aluminium-reinforced rails gives permanent privacy with no painting.
Things to plan for
- Work out exactly where the overlooking comes from - often one screen is enough.
- Boundary fences and screens can have height limits under district plan rules.
- Louvre panels give privacy with airflow; solid screens block both.
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