Choosing The Right Shutters

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Inspired Spaces

11 November 2021

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Shutters date back to Early Settler days when glass was a luxury.  They were used in place of windows of both bush huts and large homesteads.

Choosing The Right Shutters
Choosing The Right Shutters

Aluminum

Aluminium shutters are a practical alternative to timber for exterior use very ideal for pergolas and shading outdoors.

Panels can be made to fit angled opening with fixed blades. Very low maintenance with extra weather resistance they’re the perfect fit for outdoors.

Look for aluminium shutters that have the advanced coating technology for enduring finish. Most suppliers provide a colour matching service that will suit your home. You can even choose a cedar look finish.

Vinyl

Vinyl shutters are low maintenance and very affordable 10-30% less than cedar shutters. Whether indoor or outdoor vinyl shutters will have a long lifespan in your home.

Moisture and termite proof they can also be easily removed for cleaning.  They are also fairly easy to install.

Polymer

Polymer shutters are made of thermalite – a non-toxic smooth finish polymer.

It has the superior look and feel of painted timber. Very stable and suits a low maintenance lifestyle.

These shutters are perfect for open environments or bathrooms with their extremes of heat and moisture as they don’t warp or shrink.  They also offer great insulation.

Choosing The Right Shutters

So, remember to be careful when deciding on shutters. And it’s strongly recommended to get in an expert. They will help you choose a practical, innovative and high quality shutter system that will fit perfectly in your home.