Aluminium external shutters provide a clean, modern look to your home – did you know that they can be finished in many wood grain finishes so they can look like timber if this is the look you are after? Louvre shutters will also provide you with a whole host of practical benefits as well. Here are seven reasons why we think external aluminium shutters are simply better:
- Compared to other metals like steel and iron, aluminium is a light metal that makes it easier to work with and install in a home. But even though it is light, aluminium is also extremely durable and is three times stronger than wood.
- Because of its strength, aluminium is a better option as a home security measure. Even an experienced and determined burglar would make a lot of noise trying to break through sealed aluminium shutters. On the other hand, wooden shutters are a relative breeze to pry open, even more so over time as they weather and age. When this occurs they lose their shape and leave appealing gaps for burglars.
- Aluminium shutters draw on their renowned durability to withstand the elements in a way no other material can. The combined strength of aluminium and powder coating will ensure shutters don’t succumb to harsh weather systems like storms, harsh sunlight and cold spikes.
- Aluminium shutters are very effective heat reflectors. This means they can assist in keeping a home cool during the warmer summer months because aluminium reflects a lot of sunlight. This can vastly reduce energy costs over the summer.
- In today’s homes, aluminium shutters have a sleek and seamless finish that fits in perfectly with contemporary design. For example, a home with glass balustrades, sliding doors and a flat roof is tailor-made for aluminium external shutters. Having said that, these shutters are also suited to older homes and have all of the visual appeal of wood when finished in a wood grain coating, without the downsides we often associate with wooden shutters, such as weathering or a loss of shape.
- Aluminium shutters are resistant to corrosion and rot, which makes them particularly effective in coastal regions where they’re exposed to salt-laden air and moisture. Because of this, they’re a far longer lasting option than wooden shutters which require constant repairs and replacement in similar conditions.
- An aluminium shutter with a powder coating provides fire resistance and can help prevent a fire to spread across adjacent surfaces.
When you take these factors into consideration, it’s easy to see why this Australian supplier of external shutters is reporting increased demand for their products. We invite you to check out the range.
