Protect Your Home: Enjoy the Benefits of Outdoor Roller Shutters

If you have home improvement projects planned for this summer, don't forget to add roller shutters to the list. If you have indoor window treatments, you might not think you need roller shutters in your home, but that's not the case.

Outdoor roller shuts take window protection to the next level. In fact, outdoor roller shutters provide benefits you might not have considered. Here are six benefits you'll receive when you install outdoor roller shutters on your windows this summer.

Improved Temperature Control

It's not always easy to keep your home at a comfortable temperature during the summer. That's especially true when you live in Australia. Australian summers can get quite hot. If you don't have the right level of protection, you may find yourself adjusting the thermostat throughout the day.

That's where outdoor roller shutters come into the picture. Outdoor roller blinds create a protective barrier over the outside surface of your windows. This stops heat from getting absorbed through the glass, which helps control the temperature inside your home. 

Moisture and Heat Resistant

When you live in Australia, you need to worry about moisture and heat damage. Summer heat can cause damage to your windows and your window treatments. But, moisture during monsoon season can also cause damage to your home.

Outdoor roller shutters are one way to protect your home from heat and moisture damage. That's because the roller shutters stop excess heat and moisture from getting into your home. They also prevent heat and moisture from getting absorbed into your window frames. 

Increased Energy Efficiency

If you want to make your home more energy-efficient, outdoor roller shutters are a good place to start. Outdoor roller shutters provide year-round energy protection for your home. With roller shutters, your home won't lose energy during the summer or winter.

The insulative properties of roller shutters help you reduce your energy usage, especially energy used for heating and cooling your home. Using less energy helps you reduce your carbon footprint and your energy bills. 

Enhanced Light Filtering

If you have east and west-facing windows in your home, you need to worry about sunlight. Sunlight can become blinding during sunrise and sunset, especially through your east and west-facing windows.

Most window treatments don't do enough to keep the sun out of your home during sunrise and sunset. Roller shutters are different. Roller blinds can block out the sun, making your home more pleasant during peak sun glare hours. 

Ensured Child Safety

If you have children, you need to worry about their safety. That includes worrying about the type of window treatments you have in your home. Some window blinds and shades have cords attached to them. Unfortunately, the cords can become a strangulation or choking hazard for children. That's one of the reasons why outdoor roller shutters are so beneficial. With automatic roller shutters, there are no cords to worry about. That makes them a safer alternative for children. 

Versatile Design

If you want to add shutters and blinds to different areas of your home, you need a versatile option. Outdoor roller shutters offer the versatility you're looking for. Roller shutters work well on all the exterior windows in your home.

But, they also work well on patios, sunrooms and pergolas. In fact, you can use roller shutters to add privacy to your outdoor kitchens and entertainment areas. As an added touch of versatility, roller shutters come in a variety of colours and materials. 

Get the privacy and protection you need for your home. Call us today at Flair Curtains, Blinds & Shutters. Our professional staff can help you with all your window treatment needs.