23 March 2013

Looking for Plantation Shutters

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Hi All

As the title states, the wife and I are looking at installing plantation shutters in the living (2 windows 1.5 x 2m) room and kitchen (1.5m x 1.5m). Just wanted to know if anyone had any experience with the local companies or sole traders? An idea on cost would also be great (in total or per square meter).

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J.F.

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enrique said :

They look nice and all but may not be well suited to Canberra’s cool temperate climate zone? Aren’t those things are more suited in tropical zones where they are essentially a replacement/alternative to glass windows?

Plantation shutters means a wide venetian blind, set in a frame which totally seals off the window when closed. Insulates a bit like double glazing (some brands do it better than others). Work quite well in Canberra.

I lived in a house with plantation shutters years ago. Just be aware that they are an absolute nightmare to to try to keep clean. This would be especially so in a kitchen.

They look nice and all but may not be well suited to Canberra’s cool temperate climate zone?

Aren’t those things are more suited in tropical zones where they are essentially a replacement/alternative to glass windows?

You might want to consider the impact they have on lighting and thermal comfort in the rooms in question, especially during our darker colder winter months…

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