Alplas Blinds & Louvres

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Welcome back!

2012 is here and so are we.

Instruction documents for download

2011-10-17T03:01:00.000-07:00

Help guides on Measuring and Installation for all our blinds.
Now available in PDF download.https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0ByIiwEhM1ygGYjExMTc1YmYtMjFmNy00YjI0LTk1M2UtNjBhNjE1OGJiMTY3&hl=en_US

PVC venetian blinds colours

2011-08-12T00:02:00.000-07:00

ROMAN BLINDS

2011-08-09T13:00:00.000-07:00

ROMAN BLIND FABRIC SELECTION

ROLLER BLINDS

2011-08-09T12:42:00.000-07:00

WOODEN VENETIAN BLINDS

2011-08-09T12:40:00.000-07:00

ALUMINIUM VENETIAN BLINDS

2011-08-09T12:34:00.000-07:00

ALUMINIUM VENETIAN BLINDS COLOUR SELECTION

SALE Sat Sun 23/24 July R200 Wood Venetians

2011-07-21T02:38:00.000-07:00

Any size Wooden Blind at R200 cash only.
Crazy prices for luxurious venetian blinds.

Wood Venetian Blind colour range from Alplas

2011-06-01T06:15:00.000-07:00

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Available throughout South Africa

from Alplas Shutters and Louvres.

See our website www.alplas.co.za

for more information.

Aluminium Venetian Blind colour range from Alplas

2011-06-01T06:10:00.000-07:00

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16/25&50mm Aluminium venetians available from

Alplas Shutters and Louvres throughout South Africa.

Visit our website www.alplas.co.za for more information.

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

2011-04-12T05:49:00.000-07:00

Our quality Roman Blind designs are not limited by our already extensive sample book of fabrics.
Roman Blinds can be ordered in a variety of other printed, patterned or colourful fabrics within the range and quality we work with.

See the pictures below for possibilities and enquire at our showroom or via email for more info

Roman Blind Fabric -Mahina

Roman Blinds Fabric

Roman Blinds - In the city

WE MAKE YOU COOLER

2011-03-16T05:52:00.000-07:00

Specialized roller blinds with blockout side channels
reducing heat gain and glare significantly.
Visit www.alplas.co.za/range.html for more information.

HOT ENOUGH FOR YOU?

2011-03-01T04:43:00.000-08:00

Heatwave after heatwave. That is what you may be experiencing if you live and work in the Cape.

Cut down on solar heat gain considerably by installing blinds in all your windows.

With electricity hikes expected, even those with aircon should not rely entirely on them for cooling.

An especially good method to keep your home interior cool is to keep higher up windows open while your blinds are down. This means most of the solar heat that passes through your window glass will be trapped between your window and the blind. This hot air rises to the top window where it is released to the outside.

NEW FOR 2011

2010-12-21T05:59:00.000-08:00

The start of 2011 will see some surprises as well as the expected innovation from ALPLAS.
The next generation of Roman Blinds for the Summer 2011 season will include new customization options.
Blinds made to your unique spec. This means Roman blinds with ribbon banding, edge ribbon banding and velvet bottom rails.
Two tone fabric combinations as well as Voile Roman blinds which have a unique clearview system that requires no rods.
Experimental shapes will include Soft and Relaxed Roman Blinds and Low Profile Roman shades.
The big surprise will be in the controls, but more on that later..

Roller Blinds for 2011 also have some new additions to the range of options and customization.
The first is the option for welded bottom bar pockets where the bottom weight is hidden inside a specialy welded fabric pocket.
This technology also allows us to join two or more shades, colours or types of textile together in order to fully customize the shading or aesthetic properties of your roller blinds.

Exciting times ahead! We will keep you posted.

Alplas Shutters & Louvres

TOTAL BLACKOUT/BLOCKOUT FOR CINEMATIC CLARITY

2010-12-13T00:13:00.000-08:00

Alplas Shutters & Louvres recently completed a high-profile installation at one of South Africa's Universities.
The intent was to create a Hive in which geological studies and surveys could be performed with the use of state of the art stereo 3D rear projection equipment.
This in effect meant that they were creating a hi-tech cinema with a 7.5 x 2.5m screen that shows true 3D images and animations.
Given the sensitivity of the information being displayed, a level of intellectual property rights and security was required.
Our electric total blockout blinds with side channels performed both tasks beautifully with the added ease of remote control.
Pictures to follow shortly..

COST-EFFECTIVE COOLING IN FRAMELESS GLASS ARCHITECTURE

2010-10-08T05:27:00.000-07:00

Contemporary Commercial Architecture with its clean lines, seamless surfaces and pure geometric forms has one drawback in that it allows minimal to zero external shading of the buildings major heat gain and heat loss points.
While using tinted PVB laminated glass with special surface coatings will help to reduce solar heat gain (at high expense and only if installed correctly) the next and most cost-effective step is to use blinds.

The range of choices is very broad. Choosing a style, material and colour to suit the interior is almost unlimited.
In keeping with an uncluttered contemporary look some blind types can be installed with their headrails hidden in the recess of a bulkhead.

Another advantage of blinds in contemporary frameless glass structures is the control each individual in the building has over their own lighting and shading needs.

Please read our earlier post for some hints and tips on selecting the right blind for your needs.
Alplas Shutters and Louvres has a large selection of HI TECH TEXTILES that allow a new level of solar control within contemporary architecture and interior design.

TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY AND ROLLER BLINDS

2010-10-05T02:11:00.000-07:00

Alplas has an exciting NEW range of roller blinds. Our extensive range of textiles can achieve countless styles. The textiles have been selected from 5 different continents. The exact control of light, solar heat, glare and shading is now possible.
Take a look through our selection at our showroom or ask your agent to show you a sample book.
COATINGS:
Aluminium coatings on some of our textiles result in more heat and glare being reflected out of the window.
Some of our textiles are sutied to Roller blinds that are subjected to moist environments and therefore have an Acrylic coating that stops milldew/mold from forming.

Full specifications available per textile.

NEW PRODUCT - ALPLAS ROMAN BLINDS

2010-10-05T01:38:00.000-07:00

Alplas Shutters and Louvres has a fantastic addition to their range of window blinds.
Our internationaly tried and tested Roman blind headrail assembly has now been combined with a special selection of fabrics .
Launched in March this year, we offer a range of Roman blinds custom made with attention to detail, great aesthetics and ease of use.

Alplas Roman Blind - Blockout Fabric

Bold Print Fabrics

Alplas Blinds & Louvres: Alplas in practice

2010-10-04T22:50:00.000-07:00

Alplas Blinds & Louvres: Alplas in practice:

WE MAKE YOU COOLER

With a worldwide push toward energy-efficient buildings and the reduction of carbon footprint certain companies have taken the lead in their efforts to manage these new challenges.

740 blockout roller blinds with side channels were manufactured and installed this past month.

The brief for full blockout including side channels that significantly reduce solar heat gain resulted in our design team creating a customized system that not only functions well but also is easy to install and looks good too.

The use of air-conditioning is much reduced now and the office environment is more neutral in temperature zones making the management of temperature control far simpler.

Welcome to our blog!

2010-09-21T22:50:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the brand new Alplas Blinds and Louvres blogspot! This is a space where we can share current information with you as well as keep you up to date on any new products coming out. We will also be sharing examples of beautiful make-overs where our products made all the difference. ENJOY!