Outdoor Shutters Perth: Getting Your Alfresco Ready for Summer
If you have an alfresco or patio in Perth, you already know the pattern. It is perfect in the morning, too hot by two, and by late afternoon the sea breeze is blowing the napkins off the table. For a lot of homes, the best outdoor space ends up being the least used.
Aluminium outdoor shutters fix that. They give you control over sun, wind and privacy without closing the space in, and with summer around the corner, now is the time to get them sorted.
Why aluminium for outdoors
Indoor plantation shutters are not built for the weather. uPVC and timber belong inside, where they are protected from direct rain and salt air. Aluminium is the material made for the job.
It will not rust, fade or warp. The powder coated finish handles Perth sun, wind and rain year after year. There is no repainting and no resealing.
It is low maintenance. A rinse with the hose or a wipe with a damp cloth is all the upkeep they need.
It is strong. Solid aluminium panels form a physical barrier across patios, windows and openings, which many homeowners value for added security as well as privacy.
What outdoor shutters actually do for your alfresco
Shade when you need it. Adjust the louvres to cut the western sun in the afternoon, then open them up again once it drops. A west-facing alfresco becomes usable from lunch through to dinner.
A break from the breeze. The Fremantle Doctor is welcome in the house but less so when you are trying to eat outside. Angled louvres take the edge off the wind while still letting air move through.
Privacy from the neighbours. Closed or part-closed louvres screen a patio from the street or an overlooking window without the boxed-in feel of a solid wall.
A cooler house. Shading the glass doors that open onto your alfresco keeps the room behind them cooler, which takes some load off the air conditioning on 38 degree days.
Where they work best
Aluminium outdoor shutters suit alfresco areas, patios, balconies, verandahs and any window that cops the weather. Common jobs across Perth include enclosing an open side of an alfresco, screening a balcony on a two-storey home, and shading large sliding doors that face west.
Every set is custom made to your opening, so odd sizes, wide spans and awkward corners are all workable. Panels can be fixed, hinged, sliding or bifold depending on how you use the space. If you would like a look at finished jobs, our gallery has recent installs across Perth.
Why order before summer
Shutters are made to measure, so there is a lead time between the quote and the install. Booking a measure in spring means the shutters are up before the first run of 40 degree days, and before the Christmas rush when everyone wants the alfresco ready for guests.
Prestige is owner operated. Jack measures, quotes and installs every job himself, from Mandurah to Alkimos, and every set of aluminium outdoor shutters comes with a 20-year warranty.
Get a quote for your outdoor area
Start with the free estimate tool on our homepage for a ballpark figure, or book a free measure and quote and Jack will come out, measure the space and talk you through the options. Honest pricing, no hidden fees, and the job done by the person you spoke to.
Book your free measure and quote or call Jack on 0406 393 633.
You can also read more on our aluminium outdoor shutters page.
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