Testimonials

Wardle has used Shade Factor and Warema products on many residential projects. The extensive range and customisation options are valuable. For Limestone House, we specified internal and external Warema products to maintain a consistent design language throughout, including irregular window sizes. Sun control is critical for comfort, and Warema’s products consistently perform to a high standard.

Referring to project:
Limestone House, Toorak

Our residential projects depend on timely, insightful advice on sun shading to enhance the comfort and energy efficiency of our projects. The Shade Factor team are a pleasure to work with, the broad range of quality products provide us with interior and exterior solutions that ensure our design intent and appropriate sun shading can be met. We’re delighted to use and recommend Shade Factor.
- John Wardle, Founding Partner

Referring to project:
Burnt Earth Beach House, Anglesea

Having specified Shade Factor external venetians for many years for education and public projects we were confident with the quality of the product and level of service from Shade Factor that is essential to achieve a fully integrated shading solution that is completely concealed when not in use.

Referring to project:
House at Otago Bay, Otago

From the moment I spoke to Shade Factor, they were engaged, and committed to find a tailored solution to our design. Paul is incredibly knowledgeable, met me on site to discuss options, and provided lots of information about how we could achieve our preferred outcome. They were happy to discuss installation requirements with our builder and electrician - to make sure the blind works seamlessly. I'll continue to recommend their product to our future clients.

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Fitzroy Courtyard House, Fitzroy

We have used Shade Factor for many years over numerous projects. An important consideration is reliable operation coupled with silent movement and robust fixings in high wind occurrences, Shade Factor blinds consistently met our expectations.

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Tegl House, Armadale

I have used Shade Factor and Warema external louvres on many projects over the years, and it has always been a seamless, professional experience. The quality, attention to detail, range of connections and options, as well as the extensive colour selection, are the first things that come to mind when I think of their products.

Referring to project:
Soudan House, Malvern

Shade Factor were able to provide a sun protection system that complimented the design strategy of creating a church that is welcoming and open to the community.  The metallic finished external venetian louvres fit neatly within painted plate steel shrouds, visually balanced against the craggy texture of the split face concrete block facade, and provide sun protection to the large north facing windows while facilitating their intended transparency.

Referring to project:
St James the Great Church, St Kilda East

We enjoyed working with Shade Factor to develop a custom design solution which contributed significantly to the architectural outcome.

Referring to project:
Reverse Tree Change House, Fitzroy

The Terrace House project had ambitious sustainability goals and restrictive compliance requirements, Shade Factor were able to provide products and services to satisfy both.

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Terrace House, Brunswick

Having worked with Shade Factor on a previous custom project we called upon their technical expertise during the design development process to come up with an operable screen concept.

Referring to project:
Harold, Middle Park

We have used Warema’s external venetian blinds before on many projects and we love how flexible they are, they offer a wide level of shading. The products themselves are very high quality, so we feel confident they will last and age well with the house.

Referring to project:
The Boulevard House, Ivanhoe East

Shade Factor’s operable external blinds have been great at enabling us to design to bring the warming winter sun into our buildings when we want it, and to block out unwanted hot summer sun. Their diverse range of products have helped us deal with many challenging situations. Their service and team have always been very knowledgeable and helpful.

Referring to project:
Wongi, Fitzroy North

"Hi Graeme and Daniel,

I just wanted to let you know that we love the Warema blinds. They do exactly the job we wanted.

We moved into the house just before Christmas and we use the main blind (the double) every day it is sunny during the summer.

Thank you for working with us on this project."

"We were so pleased that Shade Factor could resolve our exterior metal Venetian blind replacement in a straightforward, timely and economic manner!  It was a such a slog dealing with companies who only had one method and an expensive one at that. Graeme came up with a workable solution and delivered on time and at a fair price. It was a happy experience - thanks team Shade Factor!"

"Hi Peter,

It is always a pleasure to be in the presence of high professionalism and this has been our experience with you and your colleagues.

Thank you very much."

"Thank you ever so much Shade Factor – we are delighted with the blinds and the outstanding service we have received from Martin.

Very impressed."

"Thanks for the awning we love it. It helps to create an extra living space."

"Hi Darryn - Thanks for the installation of our awning and blinds. You and your staff were great, and a job well done. Many thank to the boys, courteous, professional and obliging. A credit to your organisation. 

Regards, George"

"Hi Daniel, hope you’re well. I just wanted to belatedly thank you very much for replacing the two blinds for us here. We really appreciate your excellent service - I recommend you to everyone! Will have a few more blinds to do eventually - will be in touch then.

Warmest regards, Renee." 

"We are really happy with the new blinds. The product is really good and the service was excellent.

We have just had the biggest storm in the 32 years we have been here and the blinds were not bothered at all by the very strong winds."

"Very satisfied, guys turned up on time, polite and explained what they were doing. Work completed promptly and cleaned up at the end. All good."

"I have installed a total of 14 Shadefactor blinds around 3 sides of the house on 2 levels. It's been a significant investment but one which is repaid by the results. The blinds greatly enhance the aesthetics of the house as well as providing excellent control of light, heat and privacy throughout the year. The service and installation has always been highly professional and since the start the blinds have operated flawlessly. Thanks so much."

"We are thrilled with our external blinds and could not be happier with Shade Factor - from the initial consultation, advice and quotation, to the installation and end product, every aspect has been professional and completed to a very high standard.

I wish we had done this years ago!"

"I found the Shade Factor team, Graeme & Daniel & their installation technician Ben, at the Brookvale Office to be highly professional, courteous and very knowledgeable.

We had external venetians installed and they were of the highest quality. The blinds look amazing. 
I am a construction engineer and it was a pleasure to see good tradesmen in action. I will definitely use them again if I have a need in the future and will have no hesitation to recommend them."

"Ben and Gus were a great team and really took care of our roof and all the new fixtures around where they were working to ensure no damage occurred during the install.

We are very happy with the quality, look and feel of the product and the guys were very professional and competent so thankyou."

"I was very impressed by your staff who affixed my awning on Friday, lovely chaps and a very professional job as well.

It has been a pleasure to deal with all your staff during the entire process from measuring and quote to installation - thank you for your professionalism!"

"We highly recommend Shade Factor. They have inhouse skills including engineering, manufacturing and architectural awareness. 

This allowed them to transform our house in a way befitting an iconic home in an amazing coastal location."