Renovating or building a home isn’t always easy. We’re confronted with loads of options of brand, material and cost it’s sometimes hard to know where to look. We’re here to help. Our blog seeks to provide useful blogs that make your decisions a little easier.
This week we’re looking at outdoor window blinds pros and cons.
PVC Shutters
Pros:
- Really durable and typically come with a 15 plus year warranty
- Hold up well in wet conditions
- They’re cheaper than aluminium and timber
- Great heat insulator
Cons:
- They generally have a maximum width of 600mm
- Slats can become saggy and floppy in the heat
Aluminium shutters
Pros
- Can be made to look like timber
- Also a great heat insulator and handle windy weather well
- Decent air flow control
- They can be lockable for safety
- Come in many colours
Cons
- They can be expensive
- They can be a bit noisy
Awnings
Pros
- Work well motorized
- Can be made in mesh which is good for natural lighting and to cut glare
- Generally cheaper than any other option
Cons
- Need to be rolled up in bad weather
- Can become mouldy
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