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DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE
External shutters are aluminium shutters fitted to the outside of your windows and doors. They stop the sun and heat before they reach the glass, so rooms stay cooler, and they add privacy, security and weather protection at the same time. Choose fixed or adjustable louvres, and open and close them by hand or at the touch of a button.
THE FINER DETAILS
| Material | Weatherproof aluminium |
| Styles | Aluminium louvre, sliding, hinged, bi-fold |
| Blades | Fixed or adjustable |
| Operation | Manual crank, or motorised (solar, battery or remote) |
| Finish | Powder-coat, custom colours |
| Guarantee | 5-year |
EXCEPTIONAL FEATURES
KEEP IT COOL
External shutters block the sun before it hits the glass, cutting heat gain by up to 90 percent in summer and heat loss by up to 70 percent in winter. Rooms stay comfortable and your cooling and heating work less.
PEACE OF MIND
A solid aluminium shutter over your windows and doors is a real deterrent, and it lets you set exactly how much you see out and others see in. Close them right up when you are away.
ALL-WEATHER
Built from durable aluminium to handle sun, wind and rain, external shutters shield your windows from storms and flying debris, and add a layer of protection in bushfire-prone areas.
OUTSTANDING BENEFITS
External shutters do more than shade a window. They cut your bills, add security, and lift the look and value of your home.
TAILORED
Made to fit any window or door, in a range of styles, colours and finishes to suit your home.
ADDED VALUE
Stylish, practical and a long-term investment that lifts street appeal and property value.
BUILT TOUGH
Powder-coated aluminium shrugs off sun, salt and weather, and wipes clean. Fit it and forget it.
COOL COMFORT
Blocking the sun on the outside keeps rooms cooler and cuts glare, even at the peak of summer.
OUR STYLES
FIXED OR ADJUSTABLE
The core external shutter. Aluminium blades sit fixed for constant shade, airflow and privacy, or adjustable so you can tilt them to dial in light, breeze and view. Strong, weatherproof and low-maintenance.
FOR WIDE OPENINGS
Panels that slide across on a track, so you get shade and privacy on demand without needing room to swing. Ideal for stacker and patio doors and large windows.
OPEN IT RIGHT UP
Side-hinged panels that swing open, or bi-fold panels that fold neatly to the side. Perfect for windows and doorways you want to throw fully open, then close for shade and security.
WHAT IT COSTS
External shutters start from $500. Every shutter is made to measure, so the final price depends on the size and number of openings, the style you choose, the colour, and whether you go manual or motorised. The best way to get an accurate figure is a free in-home measure and quote, where we look at your windows and give you a clear, fixed price with no obligation.
PEACE OF MIND
Watson has more than 50 years of experience, local manufacturing, and a 5-year Australian-made guarantee. Every external shutter is made to measure and installed by a local team who stand behind it long after the job is done.
BETTER TOGETHER
External shutters cool and protect your windows from the outside. Pair them with outdoor blinds to enclose a patio or alfresco, or with plantation shutters inside, and your home stays comfortable and private from every angle.
Photos only tell you so much. Book a free in-home measure and quote. We bring the colours and finishes to you, measure your windows and doors, and give you a clear, fixed price.
Your Questions Answered
External shutters are aluminium shutters fitted to the outside of your windows and doors. They block the sun and heat before they reach the glass, add privacy and security, and stand up to Australian weather.
We offer aluminium louvre shutters (fixed or adjustable), sliding shutters, hinged and bi-fold shutters, and bahama shutters, so there is a style to suit almost any window, door or opening.
Yes. A solid aluminium shutter over a window or door is a strong deterrent, and you can close them right up when you are away for privacy and peace of mind.
Yes. By blocking the sun on the outside before it hits the glass, external shutters cut heat gain by up to 90 percent in summer, so rooms stay cooler and your cooling works less.
Both. Operate them by hand with a crank, or add a motor and run them by remote, with solar or battery options so there is no wiring needed.
External shutters start from $500. Every job is made to measure, so the price depends on the size and number of openings, the style, the colour and whether you go motorised. We give you a fixed price after a free in-home measure and quote.
Yes. We service Canberra and across NSW from our showrooms in Canberra, Nowra, Batemans Bay and Wagga Wagga, with a free in-home measure and quote.
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