Beautiful Plantation Shutters in Townsville

Privacy is essential to everyone, but if you live in Townsville or anywhere else in Queensland, window coverings need to provide more than just privacy. Queensland has one of the highest average maximum temperatures among Australian states. The weather can be quite hot and humid in the summer months. Traditional curtains and blinds simply become inadequate to filter out the sunlight and keep the home cool.

Plantation shutters are excellent for blocking out excessive light and providing maximum privacy while allowing for maximum flow of fresh air to ventilate the room. This blog post explains what plantation shutters are, their multiple benefits and how they can add value to your home.

What are plantation shutters?

They are louvres fitted into a frame that is attached to a window or door frame. The louvres are similar to the slats on blinds, but they can be tilted to any angle to allow for a desirable amount of light and air into a room. Unlike traditional blinds, they are not controlled by a pull-string. The louvres can be connected to one another by a central tilt rod that is used to push the louvres open or closed at once. Plantation shutters are available in a range of materials and colours that make them a perfect addition to both traditional and modern homes.

Types of plantation shutters

• External (outdoor) shutters

External plantation shutters are available in different blade sizes, colours and styles that include hinged, sliding, fixed and bi-fold. Installing external shutters is a great way of turning any outdoor space into an additional room. Our shutters are manufactured to weather the elements using aluminium blades with stainless hardware to resist rust and corrosion. You can turn a terrace into an area for outdoor relaxation or business with plantation shutters, and they will provide the benefits of maximum comfort and privacy. The variety of safety options available adds another layer of security. These options include a lockable handle, flush bolt and double shoot bolt.

• Internal (indoor) shutters

Internal plantation shutters are great for adding to the aesthetic appearance of any room. Their clean lines and stylish shapes make them an excellent choice for homes and business premises. They are ideal for the hot Queensland weather because they can keep your home or office cool and comfortable while maintaining your privacy. They are available in timber or PVC, and in various styles, which include sliding, hinged, fixed and bi-fold. Any of these can be customised to fit the shape of your windows.

Benefits of plantation shutters

• Temperature management

You can keep your property cool and well-ventilated without compromising your privacy even on the hottest days. This is of particular benefit in Queensland, where the weather can be quite hot and humid for many months in the year.

• Privacy

Tilting the slats to your desired angle allows you to control the amount of light that comes into the room while strictly maintaining your privacy by keeping out the prying eyes of passers-by.

• Multiple stylish designs

The abundance of design and colour choices gives you the flexibility to choose the right type of plantation shutter for your room, and the resulting look will give your property a truly sophisticated appearance.

• Increase in property value

Plantation shutters have the potential of adding to the value of a property because their elegance compliments the building and creates the impression of a valuable and well-maintained property.

Final thoughts

Installing plantation shutters on your windows and doors is a great way to give your property the look of elegance it deserves while you maintain firm control over the amount of heat and light you want to let in. We offer you a simple comfort warranty at Ede Shade Solutions because we want your experience to be an amazing one. Both Imported and Australian made shutters are available and all our shutters are locally custom fit to your home or office. Call us today on 07 4771 5185 to request a free measure and quote.