Best Outdoor Shutters - Perth

Francis82 on 02/10/2021 - 15:30
Last edited 02/10/2021 - 17:06 by 1 other user

Hi ya looking to upgrade outside house area, with security shutters, sliding or bi fold aluminium shutters for open entertainment area, to help close it off and make it a temporary room bug free /sun/ rain free as much as possible.

Ziptrak or something similar blinds would be considered also tho don't know the price difference and pros and cons. Also in some rooms looking to put up plantation shutter indoors, in the rooms that don't have the security shutters.

Anyone did something similar and have recommendations on companies or products they have used? Would be very much appreciated!🙌

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  bradl822 on 02/10/2021 - 23:02

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  Not sure on your area but anyone that provides the following would be my recommendations.
  Uniline shutters, good flyscreen options for both fixed panels and retractable screens. The product overall is very polished compared to most brands I see (with flyscreen options).

  I prefer zipscreen over ziptrak personally, very similar products but zipscreen seem to stay looking nice and taught where most ziptraks I have seen go saggy and look a bit average when that happens. They may be installer faults so obviously check for yourself in your area. Additionally the zipscreen locking mechanism can be used from both sides of the awning which I believe is fairly unique. This is obviously handy for patio areas.

  Awnings vs Outdoor shutters
  Shutters will cost more but will waterproof far better. I.e. mesh awnings fabrics commonly 95% block still let a lot of water in.
  Awnings are more flexible regarding size tolerances i.e. fall in concrete, uneven beams etc.
  I wouldn't consider awnings secure.

  For indoor plantation shutters look for basswood except for any wet areas, then use PVC. But don't worry they look identical if you use the same company. Basswood is my preference as it's a hardwood timber but actually lighter then PVC thus it can typically have wider panels.
  If you want dark colours then do aluminium as the others will warp over time. Mid to light tones are fine.
  Do nots:
  Get vinyl wrap
  Hollow frame
  Hollow louvres

  Lots more to it then just that, bit it's a start

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    Francis82 on 04/10/2021 - 00:01

    +1

    Wow thanks for the fantastic reply🙌🙌🙌, would you not pick aluminum over basswood indoor plantation?any recommendations for the shutters,bi fold or track ?

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      bradl822 on 04/10/2021 - 12:33

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      That's all good.
      Aluminium are fine for indoors also, typically a bigger span then basswood also. The only reason I prefer the timber is that Avery aspect is custom, the top and bottom rails. With aluminium the bottom rail is an expansion channel which can make them look a little bit more busy, additionally as they are designed for outdoor use the louvres are a bit stiffer so they don't rattle and move in the winds. This isn't a huge issue but they typically don't close as tight as PVC or basswood shutters, making a little bit more light seepage. Which is mostly a bedroom issue.
      Aluminium is a huge plus if you're thinking dark colours as you don't need to worry about the expansion issues mentioned previously.

      Bifold- sit perpendicular to the track when opened, do you have space? They can sit a long way into the room/space.

      Sliding- typically two types, sliding open and sliding closed. Sliding open is best as you can open the panels with the louvres in the open position. Sliding closed means all louvres need to be closed prior to opening/sliding the panels.
      Let's face it, we are human, if you forget to choose the louvres with sliding closed you could seriously damage the shutter.
      Sliding open takes up fair amount of space into the room, typically 210mm. Sliding closed is usually 140mm.

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        Francis82 on 04/10/2021 - 13:55

        The main aim for us to make use of the outdoors entertainment area in all weathers,it's open on 3sides 3m roughly each.so were thinking possible try the sliding outdoor bifold shutters instead of the ziprack/screens, mainly because we where thinking theyd last longer, more privacy ,open and close the sections on the shutter individually

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          bradl822 on 04/10/2021 - 16:57

          @Francis82: Definitely go aluminium shutters then, no matter what anyone trys to sell, a mesh awning will not stop the water and are typically only rated to European Class3, which if I remember correctly is approx 30km an hour for most awnings thus it's recommended only to have them down while you are home.

          The shutters will almost waterproof your outdoor area. Shutters are also the best from a privacy point of view. I'm not aware of any wind limitations also.

          My advice with shutters are that the starting materials all come from China. A lot of companies try to claim Australian made when all they are doing are cutting the louvres in Australia then doubling the price. I guess at least they are doing something in Australia but the price can increase.
          You should be paying roughly $380 per sqm for custom aluminium not much more. That's excluding installation.
          So it is a big investment

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            Francis82 on 04/10/2021 - 17:32

            @bradl822: Thanks mate ,yea definitely will be an investment ,what do you reckon the life time is? Could you respray them? Any companies you could recommend that would do them?

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              bradl822 on 04/10/2021 - 18:56

              @Francis82: The oldest I have dealt with is about 12 years and was still running very well, they were a white colour and has not noticeably faded. As they are powder coated I think they will have a fair amount longer in there life. My guess would be 20 years but obviously a lot of factors could affect that.
              You can definitely respray, the aluminium shutters are screwed and/or bolted together. Would be a big job though.
              No sorry my experience is in NSW, full disclosure one of my businesses is selling these sorts of products.
              You really need to find someone local so you have no responsibility on the measurements.

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            Francis82 on 04/10/2021 - 17:33

            @bradl822: Would you know the wind rating on them?

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              bradl822 on 04/10/2021 - 18:57

              @Francis82: Not sure if wind ratings sorry, I don't believe any brands have been tested