Keep Your Outdoor Spaces Cool & Secure With External Shutters
The Perfect Balance Of Security, Heat Protection, & Natural Light
Control Light & Heat While Adding Style with External Shutters
Our external shutters, also known as aluminium shutters, perfectly blend practicality with style. They offer a strong defense against Australia’s unpredictable weather, providing protection from the intense sun, heavy rain, strong winds, and hail.
Designed for durability and precision, our shutters act as a reliable shield for your windows and doors, enhancing both security and privacy. This ensures your home or business is well-protected from the elements and potential damage.
We offer a wide variety of customisation options, including different colours, designs, and materials like timber, aluminium, and PVC—each with their own advantages. This variety allows you to find the ideal shutters that match your budget, style preferences, and local climate, enhancing your property’s design and adding a personal touch.
Whether you’re looking to control indoor temperatures, boost security, or refresh your home’s look, Watson external shutters provide a durable and stylish solution that enriches your living environment.
External shutters add versatility and flair to any home, combining functional benefits with visual appeal. Our selection includes both fixed and adjustable models, giving you control over the light and ventilation in your home.
A major advantage of external shutters is their ability to manage light and maintain comfortable temperatures. When shut, they offer excellent insulation, keeping your home cool in summer and warm in winter.
If you’re aiming to elevate your home’s style or need effective ways to manage light and temperature, Watson Blinds’ external shutters are an excellent choice. With a broad range of styles and our professional installation, we can help you enhance both the functionality and appearance of your home.
Why Choose Watson External Shutters?
- Made Locally: Crafted with precision in Australia, Watson shutters guarantee superior craftsmanship and durability.
- Weather Protection: External shutters act as a protective barrier against harsh weather elements such as sunlight, rain, wind, and hail, safeguarding your windows and doors and extending their lifespan.
- Enhanced Security and Privacy: These shutters enhance security and privacy, deterring intruders and preventing prying eyes from peering into your home or business.
- Customisable Options: With a range of customisation options available, including materials, colours, and designs, you can personalise your shutters to complement your property's architectural style and meet your specific preferences.
- Temperature Regulation: Shutters help regulate indoor temperatures by blocking out excessive heat during summer months and retaining warmth during winter, leading to increased comfort and potential energy savings on heating and cooling bills.
- Light Control: With adjustable options available, you can easily control the amount of natural light entering your space, allowing you to create the desired ambiance and reduce glare without sacrificing views.
- Noise Reduction: External shutters can help reduce external noise levels, providing a quieter and more peaceful indoor environment, especially in urban or noisy areas.
- UV Protection: UV-resistant shutters help protect your interior furnishings, flooring, and artwork from fading or damage caused by prolonged exposure to harmful UV rays.
- Aesthetic Enhancement: Available in a variety of styles, colours, and materials, external shutters add visual appeal to your property, enhancing its curb appeal and overall aesthetic charm.
- Increased Property Value: Installing high-quality external shutters can increase the resale value of your property by improving its appearance, functionality, and energy efficiency, making it more attractive to potential buyers.
- Low Maintenance: External shutters are typically easy to clean and maintain, requiring minimal upkeep compared to other window treatments.
- Expert Guidance: Receive personalised advice and assistance from our experienced team to help you choose the right products for your home.
- Durable and Long-lasting: Built to withstand the test of time, Watson's shutters are made from durable materials, ensuring years of reliable performance.
Where Would You Use These Shutters?
Whether for residential or commercial settings, our shutters offer versatile solutions to enhance your environment. Let’s take a look at where you can use these:
Residential
- Homes: From cosy cottages to modern mansions, Watson external shutters are the perfect addition to any residential property. Install them on windows, doors, or even outdoor living spaces to create a harmonious blend of style and practicality.
- Patio or Deck: Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with shutters that provide shade, privacy, and protection from the elements. Whether it's a sunny barbecue or a peaceful evening under the stars, our shutters offer the versatility to adapt to your needs.
- Pool Areas: Ensure privacy and safety around your pool area with external shutters. Not only do they change up your aesthetics, but they also provide protection from harsh sun rays and prying eyes.
- Bedrooms: Create a serene sanctuary in your bedroom with shutters that offer privacy and light control. Enjoy peaceful sleep and comfortable temperatures year-round with the added insulation they provide.
Commercial
- Storefronts: Make a bold statement with our external shutters on your storefront. Attract customers, and protect your merchandise with shutters that offer both style and security.
- Restaurants and Cafes: Create inviting outdoor dining spaces with shutters that provide shade, privacy, and protection from extreme weather conditions. Whether it's a cosy courtyard or a bustling sidewalk cafe, our shutters add charm and to any setting.
- Offices: Improve productivity and comfort in your office space with shutters that regulate light and temperature. Create a conducive work environment while reducing glare and energy costs.
- Hotels and Resorts: Enhance the guest experience at your hotel or resort with shutters that offer privacy, comfort, and style. Whether it's a beachfront villa or a mountain retreat, our shutters add a touch of luxury to any accommodation.
Available in a number of finishes, colours and styles, external shutters are the perfect addition to an outdoor space where you still value the flexibility of allowing natural light in without a loss of privacy. Book an appointment with our local experts for a personalised consultation.
FAQs
As we custom-make all our shutters, our team will advice on the measurements unique to your windows and situation at your in-home consultation.
A divider rail is typically necessary when the shutters are over 1600mm in height. This rail is used to increase the structural integrity of the panels and ensure their stability.
Aluminium Plantation Shutters offer various frame design options to suit different preferences and spaces.
The available options include:
1. Bi-Fold Shutters: These are among the most popular Aluminium shutter designs and can be customized to fit various widths and layouts.
2. Sliding 2x or 3x Track Shutters: These options come with either a 2x track or 3x track design and are also top choices for many customers.
3. Fixed U Channel: This design features top and bottom channeled guides where the shutters are securely placed. The shutters do not hinge but are fixed within the channel. They can be easily removed by lifting them up and over the bottom U channel.
4. L Frame Hinged Panels: This design involves hinging the panels within an L-shaped frame, providing a unique and stylish look.
Each of these frame design options for Aluminium Plantation Shutters offers distinct features and functionalities, catering to different needs and preferences.
In Aluminium Plantation Shutters, the tilt rod style available is known as the hidden tilt rod. This design features a concealed mechanism located at the back of the shutter, positioned on the same side as the hinges.
The options for panel layout in Aluminium Plantation Shutters include various configurations for how the shutters can hinge or swing.
Single panels can have either a left hinge (L) or a right hinge (R). Bi-fold configurations can have multiple panels opening to one side, while sliding configurations can have panels arranged on tracks in a specific order, such as front, middle, back, back, middle, front.
These options provide flexibility in how the shutters can be set up based on the desired functionality and design preferences.
From your initial consultation to delivery and installation, depending on the time of year, your order will take anywhere between 2-4 weeks. Our team will keep you informed along the way.
We have a wide range of colours including powder-coasted colours to choose from. Our team will bring the range of options to your home when they visit for your in-home consultation.
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