DOMESTIC SHUTTERS

Domestic Security Shutters provide an excellent deterrent against burglary, theft and vandalism. They are lightweight but very strong, and very simple to operate. They are generally installed outside of the window recess to the exterior of the property, with operation then being either by way of a gearbox with detachable crank handle from the outside, tape-pull attached to a spring box fitted on the inside wall, or a simple remote control electric motor. In France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, it can very often be the strict requirement of the buildings and contents insurance company that a property must have Security Shutters installed prior to the commencement of cover. For this reason, many residential properties are designed by the architect in the first instance and then constructed with a specific cavity above or below the window lintel so as to allow the integral installation of a shutter during the build process, and many new houses come with Security Shutters fitted as standard. Although entirely a sensible idea, unfortunately this does not happen in the UK, mainly because of pricing constraints. However, it virtually always proves to be relatively simple and cost effective to add on shutters to a property, whether new or old, and by doing so, you can quite often find, especially if you ask before hand, that your insurance premiums can be significantly reduced by doing so. Domestic Shutters not only provide excellent security however. Because the lightweight aluminium slats are filled with high-density foam, they also provide an excellent form of insulation, with significantly better properties than those of double glazing, and also, because of the nature of this construction, Domestic Shutters have exceptional sound proofing qualities. And furthermore, these Domestic Shutters don't have to be just open or closed. In between each foam-filled slat is a channel fitted with a row of perforated holes, making it possible to pull all of the slats apart in order to be able to see out through the shutter, but still forming that all-important security barrier. So before you give us a call, why not ring your insurance broker to find out what you might be able to save. Your new Security Shutters might just pay for themselves.

2010 Comparative Price Guide - 2m x 2m Manual Shutter - £520.00 (inc vat)