Question 1

What is the difference between the plastic of the OpenUp System handles and those made of HDPE?

Accepted Answer

OpenUp System handles are made of polypropylene refined with the addition of glass fibre.
In practice, this means:

greater rigidity of the component,
less susceptibility to deformation with long fins,
more stable operation of the entire module.

HDPE is a more flexible material, so it can work less precisely at larger widths.
Want to know more? Read the article PP or HDPE terrace blind brackets

Question 2

Are openup system handles more durable than hdpe systems?

Accepted Answer

Yes - the structure has been designed for the loads resulting from the work of the long boards and fins.
Thanks:

glass fibre additives,
the compact structure of the material,
the thickness of the elements,

handles retain their geometry even with intensive use and large installation areas.

Question 3

How many OpenUp System route louvre brackets do I need for a 1m development?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the building height.
One module is 58.2 cm high, so:

200 cm → 4 modules,
240 cm → 4-5 modules,
300 cm → 5-6 modules.

Question 4

Why do we boast handles at a height of 58.2 cm?

Accepted Answer

The longer the handles, the greater the built-in coverage. And this translates into:

fewer joints,
quicker installation,
a lower price per 10 cm/1 m of fitting (we are really competitive in the market!).

Especially for larger projects, the difference in the number of modules is very noticeable for the wallet.

Question 5

Do the OpenUp System patio blind brackets work without electricity?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The mechanism is fully manual.
It doesn't:

motors,
cables,
springs.

The angle of the fins is changed by turning the handles.

Question 6

Can I combine modules into higher sections?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The modules are joined together with clips to form one wall.
You can:

build full builds,
divide sections into independent fields,
expand the system over time.

Question 7

Which boards do the handles work with?

Accepted Answer

The system is tailored to specific sections:

wooden planks: 9.8 × 2 cm
aluminium laths: 9.9 × 1.95 cm

Other dimensions may result:

uneven operation,
a „teething” effect,
lack of fluidity of movement.

Question 8

Can I use ordinary boards from the market?

Accepted Answer

You can, but the effect will not be the same. Instead of a smooth wall, you will have a „Christmas tree” effect.
The system was designed for specific cross sections - it's worth sticking to them.

Question 9

Are the brackets suitable for vertical and horizontal mounting?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
You can mount them:

vertically (usually for high buildings),
horizontally (e.g. for wide bays).

Question 10

Does the system require maintenance?

Accepted Answer

No.
Material:

does not absorb moisture,
does not require painting,
does not require seasonal adjustment.

Question 11

Where are the OpenUp system handles manufactured?

Accepted Answer

All production takes place in Poland.
This means:

quality control at every stage,
dimensional repeatability,
no risk of supply interruptions.

This is not importing or repackaging the finished product.

Question 12

Is the product tested?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
The grips were tested at the Centre for Advanced Technologies of the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań.
The tests included resistance to:

UV,
moisture,
temperature changes.

Question 13

What handle colours are available?

Accepted Answer

There are seven colours to choose from:

RAL 9005 - black
RAL 7016 - anthracite
RAL 9006 - light grey
RAL 9003 - white
RAL 8016 - brown
RAL 8024 - light brown
RAL 8017 - dark brown

This is the largest selection on the market of plastic handles.

Question 14

Are handles suitable for large-scale implementations?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
The system is used in:

terrace buildings,
pergolas,
commercial buildings (restaurants, hotels).

Thanks to its large module, it scales well for larger investments.

Question 15

Can I buy components in the future?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
Production in Poland means:

constant availability,
possibility of expanding the system after time,
no problems with adapting further modules.

Question 16

Can patio blind brackets be cheap?

Accepted Answer

They can - it's just worth checking exactly what you're comparing.
The price of moving board holders depends on a few specific things:

the height of one module (i.e. how much you realistically cover with one piece),
the number of handles you need for the entire build,
the stiffness of the material and how it works with longer boards,
the accuracy of manufacture and repeatability of dimensions.

Therefore, a fair comparison looks like this:

length to length (e.g. 58.2 cm vs. lower modules),
number of handles to the number of handles needed for the entire wall,
material parameters, not the name of the material itself.

A lower price for a single element often means:

more modules to install,
more work,
more points of potential play.

In practice, „cheap” makes sense when the system works stably for years and does not need to be corrected - not just when the cost per unit is lower at the start.
The fewer modules and joints, the less work and the lower the risk of errors - and this realistically affects the cost of the overall investment.
Want to know more ? Read the article: Where the price of moving boards comes from.

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