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With the AKON range of outdoor industrial curtains, you can separate your products, workers, and environment from the elements. These waterproof outdoor curtains are a practical alternative to fixed walls and cost a fraction of the price. Fitting is quick and easy with no specialist tools required. There are two options for mounting: grommets for a simple hook-on installation, or a curtain track system for smooth sliding operation.
Outdoor industrial curtains are widely used across UK warehouses, distribution centres, and manufacturing facilities. They provide a flexible barrier at loading dock openings, yard storage bays, and between indoor and outdoor work areas. Unlike rigid roller shutters or sectional doors, vinyl curtains allow rapid pedestrian and forklift access without the delay of a motorised opening sequence.
We supply outdoor industrial curtains in a range of vinyl weights and configurations. Whether you need a single panel to shield a wash-down bay or a multi-panel system to enclose an entire loading dock frontage, our team can design a solution that fits your site requirements and budget.
Keep the Weather Out
Easy to Fit
Outdoor curtains come with grommets at the top, making hanging quick and easy with or without the curtain track.
Cost-Effective
Outdoor curtains cost roughly a third of other separation methods, such as rigid walls or panel systems, and are easy to store when not needed.
Temperature Control
Maintain more consistent temperatures inside for a more comfortable working environment and pull the curtains open when not needed.
Wind Blocking
Keep the wind and rain out when the weather turns, but still have the ability to pull the curtain open when conditions improve or you need access.
Quick to Deploy And Retract
Outdoor Curtain Benefits
- Reduce heating and cooling costs
- 18 or 22 oz vinyl can withstand the rigours of British weather
- Track allows the heavy-duty outdoor curtains to move freely
- Cost-effective compared to fixed outdoor walls
- Does not bend and damage like metal walls and doors
- Can be taken down and stored when not in use
- Available in clear, opaque, or insulated vinyl
"Large" Outdoor Curtain Walls
Large Size Projects
- Made in almost any size to suit industrial and commercial projects
- Material is a fraction of the cost of steel and glass enclosures
- Provides rapid access for materials and product storage
- Custom colours can be used to suit your business image
- Clear vision windows allow for safe forklift and pedestrian operation
- Ideal for loading docks, warehouse bays, and yard storage areas
"Medium" Outdoor Curtain Walls
Medium Size Projects
- Widely used for outdoor bars, outdoor decks, outdoor restaurants, outdoor cafés, outdoor pubs, banquet areas, outdoor wedding venues, gazebos, pavilions, and conservatory-style enclosures
- Made in bespoke sizes with or without curtain track hardware
- Choose any colour and size to fit your opening area
- For static installations, grommets are fitted as standard
- For retractable installations, our galvanised steel curtain track is recommended
Waterproof Outdoor Curtains
Outdoor Curtain Benefits
- Produced from vinyl, these waterproof curtains are very strong, long-lasting, and waterproof.
- The vinyl is slick, unlike fabric curtains, so it has the added benefit of being easy to wipe clean.
- The slick surface is less likely to harbour mould, unlike outdoor fabric canvas curtains.
- The waterproof vinyl keeps rain and moisture out, protecting stock and equipment.
- UV-stabilised to resist yellowing and degradation from prolonged sun exposure.
- Suitable for year-round industrial use in the UK and Irish climate.
Material Options
Opaque Vinyl
Industrial-grade 18 oz opaque vinyl, ideal for moderate temperature control. The shade can be all opaque or feature a clear vision panel. €€
Clear Vinyl
Industrial-grade 30 mil clear vinyl is ideal for moderate temperature control and for allowing a line of sight into the warehouse. €€
Insulated Vinyl
Industrial R8.9 cm thick material with 18 oz vinyl skins, ideal for heavy temperature control and blocking line of sight into the warehouse. €€
Mesh Vinyl
Industrial-grade mesh vinyl allows the breeze into the warehouse whilst keeping insects outside and away. €
Cover Large Outdoor Openings
Large Outdoor Curtains
For applications where large coverage is required, we can supply you with large outdoor curtains that cover the sides of entire buildings or racking bays. We select a material that is ideal for your application and that will ensure your internal environments are protected from the elements. These industrial outdoor curtains are commonly used at distribution centres, cold-store loading docks, and open-sided warehouses across the UK.
Large-format curtains are produced in sections that overlap to maintain a weather seal whilst still allowing access at key points. Galvanised steel track supports the weight of wider panels and ensures smooth operation even at spans of 10 metres or more.
Vinyl Material
Unlike indoor industrial curtain walls, outdoor industrial curtain walls are exposed to wind, cold, rain, and UV light from the sun. This requires the vinyl material to be at least 18 oz or 22 oz coated vinyl. It is important that the material is a coated vinyl because laminates, when exposed to the cold, can experience cold cracking. We use only coated vinyl for our outdoor products, which remains flexible even in sub-zero temperatures commonly experienced during UK winters.
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Need An Installer?
Some customers choose to install themselves; if you'd like an installer, we can provide a qualified, experienced professional installation company to handle the install for you. Just ask your AKON representative if you would like installation services.
Curtain Track
- 16 gauge galvanized steel tracks
- Nylon roller hooks for easy opening
- 6 mounting styles to connect to various structures
- Free standing hardware for up to 6 m in height
Static Mount Hardware
- Aluminum Angle - Use with self-tapping Tek screws to pinch the curtain to the angle.
- Grommets Only - You can then use many DIY methods to hang the curtains.
- Beam Clamps - Clamps onto the flange of beams, joists, and purlins.
- Need more ideas? Check out our outdoor curtain anchoring guide.
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