We offer window treatments both as interior and exterior window shutters. For example, on the inside of a house or building. Or the outside of a structure or building. Shutters are practical, stylish and classic window treatments which add a decorative feature to your home. When it comes to modern window treatments, you can never go wrong with a well-made set of white window shutters as they’ll never go out of style and can last a lifetime.
A window shutter is a solid and stable window covering that usually consists of a frame of vertical stiles and horizontal rails. Set within this frame can be louvres, solid panels, fabric, glass and almost any other item that can mount within a frame. It is also common that shutters cover doors as well as windows.
Window shutters are mounted for a variety of reasons. For example, to control the amount of sunlight that enters a room and protection against the weather. Also, some shutters enhance the aesthetics of a building substantially. Furthermore, they provide privacy, security or unwanted intrusion or damage.
Materials Window Shutters are made from
Functional shutters are traditionally from solid woods which proves to endure outside elements. But it’s also mass-produced in woods less suitable to the outdoors, such as pine.
Basswood is the most popular wood for shutters. While, certain hardwoods, like Spanish cedar, Honduran mahogany and teak, are resistant to rot and decay and are far more durable than a softer wood like untreated pine. Because of the tannin in these woods they are also not prone to problems from insects. Pressure treatment with wood preservative makes pine, cedar and other types of wood also suitable for decorative exterior shutters. Therefore, we recommend finishing wood shutters for extended life.
You can paint or stain interior wood shutters. Alternatively, they are also available in a variety of synthetic materials such as aluminium Fibreglass or mod-wood.
Fibreglass, a material widely used for boat hulls, is not prone to rotting or twisting, is dimensionally stable and has low expansion and contraction. It is a reinforced plastic, unlike vinyl or PVC. Therefore, fibreglass shutters do not tend to warp or sag. Its strength is comparable to aluminium. However, it does not suffer from corrosion and electrolysis.
Quick Tip: Your shutter colour should match the accent colour you use for doors or decorative trim. If you choose lighter colours, it will help a smaller house look larger. Shutters that match the colour of your window trim can make smaller windows look larger.
Are Shutters worth the Investment?
Plantation shutters are certainly worth the investment. They offer an elegant look and are energy-efficient by directing airflow and deflecting heat. Also, shutters are durable, add extra privacy and are easier to clean compared to curtains or blinds. As a result, they can add value to your home. Furthermore, shutters add curb appeal, especially if you are trying to sell your home. Above all, if installed tightly to a window, shutters carry a strong insulation advantage. Wood is also a fantastic insulator often much better than fabric materials and glass. Plantation shutters are by far the most low maintenance window covering available. The material of plantation shutters expects to last for 10-25 years.
Window Shutters are more Energy-Efficient.
Interior shutters work to insulate a home by preventing interior heat from escaping through the windows. Also, interior shutters stop up to 50% of radiant heat transfer. Shutters are a thicker material than blinds. Therefore, this helps make them more energy efficient.
Do Window Shutters Block out Light?
When fully closed, window shutters block out a surprisingly large amount of light. As such, there are no edges around the outside of a shutter itself that light could penetrate. With shutters, the only gaps to allow light into the room are those between the individual louvres.
Therefore, shutters mounted on a frame which fits into your window frame, block the light better than blinds. However, for an even more darkening solution, select a combination of shutters and block out blinds.
Closed White Roller Security Shutter. 
White Interior Venetian Window Shutter 
White Lock Security Window Shutter
Types of Interior Window Shutters
- Narrow hinged accordion-style shutters as two or more units cover each side of a window opening when closed.
- Operable louvred shutters have louvres or slats, controlled by a tilt bar or rod to adjust the louvre position and keep them in a uniform position to control light, visibility and airflow.
- Plantation shutters, typical for use in warmer climates like South Africa, have only two shutters per window and wide louvre blades.
- Interior shutters with fixed louvres that do not rotate. It can be a single tier unit that has one shutter top to bottom of a window opening as well as multiple tiers.
- Multiple tier units that feature separate shutters on each tier which allows the top shutters to open independently from the bottom shutters. For example, Café-type shutters that only cover the lower portion of a window.
Types of Exterior Window Shutters
Exterior shutters provide light control, privacy, security and protection from the elements.
- Functional shutters shed rain, allow air transfer, filter direct sunlight, protect from small flying debris, provide privacy and can allow for greater control of light and ventilation. For example, solid panels and board-and-batten shutters. Generally used for security or protection during severe weather.
- Composite plantation shutters – engineered wood, fake wood or faux wood – is a medium-density fibreboard wrapped in a vinyl or PVC coating. They make a great alternative to wood shutters because of their resistance to weather and humidity. Also resistant to twisting, splitting and rotting. Fibreglass shutters are more dimensionally stable than PVC.
- An exterior hurricane shutter or storm shutter protect windows and doors in a building against the effects of high winds, rain and flying objects during a hurricane. Furthermore, it can be a security shutter over an opening. Installed with motorised controls. Alternatively, in tracks that can quickly open and close manually. Made of a variety of materials such as fibreglass, steel, aluminium, wood or composite wood.
- Non-functional shutters are decorative and enhance the appearance of a building or home. Non-functional shutters simply screws or bolts directly to the building, with spacers or other hardware to prevent water accumulating against the wall. Made from wood, vinyl, fibreglass or other synthetic materials.
Lime Green Wood Window Shutter
Roller Shutters used as Coiling Doors
Roller shutters have many different applications including doors for vans, garages, kitchens, schools and warehouses. They are perfect in areas frequently exposed to inclement weather as a method of insulation. It can protect windows against hail damage and withstand strong winds.
Rolling exterior shutters on tracks lack the decorative value of traditional shutters. But, they are the most cost-effective solution for securing small spaces. When open, these type shutters roll up into boxes concealed in the thickness of the wall above the window. They are typically raised and lowered manually by a rolling pull made of a flat nylon cord. However, they can also have electric operating mechanisms. These shutters allow some light in the room when not fully lowered, but wholly block light when completely closed. It provides protection against wind, rain, fire and theft. It protects the window from vandalism and burglary attempts.
Venetian Aluminium Shutters 
Silver Grey Roller Window Shutters 
Grey aluminium venetian external shutters
Contact us for a no-obligation quote on installing interior or exterior window shutters made to measure and function perfectly for years. Alternatively, browse our products to see more.