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External Blinds

Outside blinds are an efficient and attractive way to control the light entering your space. Innovative outdoor blinds, such as external roller blinds or remote control venetian blinds, are among the best solutions for outside window blinds.

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Reasons to Love Exterior Blinds

External blinds are suitable for almost any size windows or patio doors. They keep buildings cool in the sun and provide excellent control over the light entering your space.

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Automated Electric Blinds

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You can combine external blinds with smart home technology. This makes it easier to keep your house at the right temperature. You can easily adjust the light levels to suit your mood and schedule.

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Efficiency Above All

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External blinds are very efficient because they stop the sunlight from reaching the glass. This dramatically lowers the heat gain caused by the sun. Side guides and high-quality materials prevent sagging and flapping.

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Suitable for the Weather

External blinds all weather

External blinds from James Robertshaw can withstand many weather conditions. Of course, they should be protected in a gale. But they are engineered for normal use in cold, rain, wind, and harsh sun.

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Blind Manufacturers UK Heritage

External blinds professional design

We design and install each set of external blinds individually. Whatever your price, furnishing, and exterior style, we can work with you to choose the best blinds for your windows, patio doors, or commercial building.

Reasons to Love Exterior Blinds

External blinds are suitable for almost any size windows or patio doors. They keep buildings cool in the sun and provide excellent control over the light entering your space.

01

Automated Electric Blinds

02

Efficiency Above All

03

Suitable for the Weather

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Blind Manufacturers UK Heritage

External blinds automated

You can combine external blinds with smart home technology. This makes it easier to keep your house at the right temperature. You can easily adjust the light levels to suit your mood and schedule.

External blinds efficient

External blinds are very efficient because they stop the sunlight from reaching the glass. This dramatically lowers the heat gain caused by the sun. Side guides and high-quality materials prevent sagging and flapping.

External blinds all weather

External blinds from James Robertshaw can withstand many weather conditions. Of course, they should be protected in a gale. But they are engineered for normal use in cold, rain, wind, and harsh sun.

External blinds professional design

We design and install each set of external blinds individually. Whatever your price, furnishing, and exterior style, we can work with you to choose the best blinds for your windows, patio doors, or commercial building.

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Save money, reduce bills and save the environment.

Any of our products that hold our passive energy saving seal, aren't just cost saving by lowering energy bills but as a results are also more sustainable for the planet

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The blinds really suit the contemporary, urban aesthetic of the building.

Pete Smith, Home owner

Passivhaus

Discover Innovative Outdoor Blinds for Your Building

Outdoor blinds work great for folding patio doors, conservatories, and skylights. They will protect people and furnishings from unwanted sunlight and heat from the sun. We offer two distinct product lines.

External roller blinds

External Roller Blinds

Outdoor blinds are designed to protect windows and interiors from harmful UV rays, control the temperature indoors, and can even be deployed to reduce wind gusts.

  • Maximum versatility with multiple fabric choices
  • Tensioned systems are perfect for wind control
  • Automation increases the ease of use
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Exterior Venetian Blinds

Each exterior venetian blind is engineered to protect your home or business from harmful UV rays, save money because of temperature control, and give you complete control of the amount of light entering the room.

  • Weatherproof and super durable
  • Available in over thirty colours
  • Automated systems make control simple
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Proven Designs Based on 160 Years of Experience

We’ve been building quality exterior window blinds UK wide and beyond for over 160 years. You can rely on our proven design and manufacturing process to create the perfect installation to maximise your space.

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Passivhaus

This is a complete Passsivhaus, so light and heat control were very important. James Robertshaw delivered exterior window blinds that worked with the smart home automation system to do exactly what the homeowner hoped for.

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EnviroLine

Residential

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Old Spitalfields Market

With 4 large open entrances, wind tunnelling and cross winds created uncomfortable environments for both residents and visitors. We installed one of the UK’s largest outdoor blinds at 8.4 metres in width. From beginning to end, we delivered the project within four weeks.

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Questions People Ask About Our Exterior Window Shades

Are External Window Blinds efficient for heat control?

External blinds for windows are very efficient at controlling heat entering a building. They do this by stopping solar glare before it hits a glass window. This makes them a great option if you need to reduce overheating from outside.

Are External Window Shades sustainable?

External blinds and shades are a very sustainable option for heat and light control. Using blinds effectively throughout the day and night will reduce your need for artificial control through electric lights and air conditioning, making blinds an excellent planet-friendly option.

Are your External Blinds UK based?

Yes, James Robertshaw has been manufacturing exterior blinds in UK premises for 160 years. From our base in Bolton we offer a nationwide service designing, developing, and delivering external window blinds UK wide to both commercial and residential customers. We’re incredibly proud of our long heritage in this industry and continue to lead the way with innovate product development.

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