Shade Smart · Gore
Louvre Roofs & Outdoor Living in Gore
Create a sheltered outdoor space at your Gore home that works through Southland's cool, breezy seasons. We design and install custom louvre roofs, pergolas and outdoor blinds across Eastern Southland.
New Zealand made
Locally based team
Custom designed
Professionally installed
Outdoor living Gore
Designed around Gore.
Gore and the surrounding Eastern Southland farmland enjoy long summer evenings, but cool southerlies and frosty winters mean a patio often sits unused for much of the year. The right shelter changes that.
At Shade Smart, we design outdoor rooms for Gore homes and lifestyle properties — louvre roofs that let in winter sun, blinds that block the breeze, and options for heating and lighting so the space works well into autumn.
Louvre roofs Gore
A louvre roof lets you open the blades to catch every bit of low winter sun, then close them for rain. It's a practical way to add usable living space to a Gore home.
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Outdoor blinds Gore
Motorised outdoor blinds shelter the sides of your patio from Southland southerlies and lower in seconds when the weather changes.
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Pergolas Gore
For farmhouses and lifestyle blocks, a Transroof pergola gives a dry, bright area for outdoor dining and entertaining.
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Turn your deck into another room.
A properly designed louvre roof combined with outdoor blinds can turn an exposed deck or patio into a sheltered outdoor living area — somewhere to eat, relax and entertain long after the sun drops behind the Remarkables.
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Reviews
Loved by homeowners across New Zealand.
“We had a custom built Louvre system installed over our decking. It was quite complex due to the size and the fact we have solar panels. Special brackets needed to be made and the guys did a great job working it all out. We are extremely happy with the end result. Excellent product that works well and looks fantastic.”
“We highly recommend Shade Smart precision engineering, quality products strong and attractive, first class Company providing attention, care, quality, value for money.”
“The guys were great to deal with, sharp price compared to the competition and the finished louvers came up great.”
“Great product and service, got my outdoor motorised blind working with google homes and has all the smart function with the wifi built-in blinds.”
“Their staff who installed the roof and blinds worked efficiently and professionally at all times. Two minor problems with electronics were solved almost immediately and we could not fault the follow up service.”
“Angus and team helped my parents build a pergola. Very nice and professional, would definitely recommend.”
Areas we service
Gore · East Gore · Mataura · Mandeville · Waikaka · Riversdale · Pukerau
Process
From idea to outdoor living.
01
Site visit
We visit your property and discuss how you want to use the space.
02
Design
We measure the area and develop the ideal solution.
03
Visualise
Where appropriate, our design team prepares drawings and 3D visualisation so you can understand the finished result.
04
Install
Our experienced team professionally installs your new outdoor living system.
Warranty
Built for the long term.
10years
Louvre, shade and canopy systems
Canopies, awnings, louvres, shades, covers and supplied accessories, including frame and roof.
5years
Outdoor blinds
Outdoor blinds from the date of purchase.
3years
Electrical components
Motors, LED lights and power transformers.
All warranties run from the date of purchase and apply under current Shade Smart warranty terms. Warranty does not cover wear and tear, accidental, careless or intentional damage, theft or loss. Read full warranty terms.
FAQs
Gore questions
Do you service Gore and Eastern Southland?+
Yes. We work across Gore, Mataura and the wider Eastern Southland district.
Will a louvre roof work in a cold climate?+
Yes. Louvre roofs are especially useful in cooler climates because you can open the blades to let the sun in on winter days.
Is a site visit in Gore free?+
Yes. We'll arrange a time to visit your Gore property, measure up, talk through options and give you a free, no-obligation written quote.
Wondering what it might cost? Try our cost estimator for a rough guide, then book a free site visit.
Free consultation
What could we create at your Gore home?