With a wide range of colours, styles and benefits to boot, roller shutters are fast becoming a must-have for any new homeowner. But just like any significant home investment, there’s a lot to think about before making the plunge and getting them installed on your home. You need to consider your needs, expectations, budget and long-term commitment – which begs the age-old question, are roller shutters worth it?
Partnered with the world’s leading suppliers of high-quality materials, CW Shutters ensures a premium product that not only looks good but can withstand nature’s elements. We’ve developed a range of safe and secure shutters that will not only protect your home but improve its value and aesthetics too.
Can’t decide if roller shutters are right for your home? We’ve put together this helpful guide so you can determine if roller shutters are worth it.
What to consider before buying roller shutters
What do you need from your shutters?
Long gone are the days when you could only get one kind of shutter. Nowadays, roller shutters come in a variety of different types to suit your individual needs.
Looking to beef up the security of your home? The LockSafeTM Roller Shutter offers a safer, more secure option to safeguard your home from dangerous intruders. What if you live in an area prone to bushfires? Our FireSafeTM Bushfire Rated Roller Shutters will protect your home and family during a fire. Or what if keeping your stunning views from your alfresco area is your main priority? Then our EasyViewTM Roller Shutters, with their transparent, UV-resistant polycarbonate profile, is exactly what you need.
If you need help deciding what you need from your roller shutters, we can help. Contact one of our friendly dealers, who will discuss our different options with you.
How much light control do you want?
Roller shutters are renowned for their light control capabilities. Whether you’re looking for a complete block out or a way to filter the light coming in, roller shutters are an efficient way of maintaining the light inside your home.
A nightshift worker will want complete darkness during the day, while a young family may want to keep the heat out of the house but still have enough light to play inside. Different shutters will have different light control options, so it’s important to decide how much natural light you prefer streaming into your living space.
Is home security important to you?
Made from a strong, durable aluminium construction, our roller shutters are designed to not only last for years to come but to withstand anything life throws at them – whether that’s a stray basketball, the odd thunderstorm, or a sneaky intruder.
Roller shutters create a visible barrier between your home and the outside elements, preventing unwelcome guests from breaking in or causing damage. They also increase your privacy, making it harder for peeping eyes to see inside.
There are several roller shutters you can choose from that are specifically designed to increase your home’s security – such as our LockSafeTM Roller Shutters.
The benefits of roller shutters
They improve your home’s insulation
According to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER), the average household energy debt for gas and electricity has increased 12% from $897 in 2019–20 to $1,000 in 2020–21. This has left almost 250,000 households across Australia struggling to pay their energy bills.
With energy costs higher than ever before, homeowners across Australia are always looking for ways to reduce their heating and cooling bills. Our roller shutters have a polyurethane foam-filled profile that helps keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter. So you can turn down that heater or air conditioner and save some cash.
They add value to your home
Roller shutters are a simple and effective way of enhancing the value of your home. That’s because they offer so much more than just a window fitting – shutters provide a range of benefits that can put your house into a higher price bracket.
Potential buyers understand the convenience, comfort and value roller shutters will bring to their new home and may actively search out houses with shutters already installed. This makes your home stand out in the market, helping improve its value.
To learn more about how roller shutters increase the value of your home, read our blog, ‘How Can I Add Value To My House In 2025?’
They reduce outside noise
Live on a noisy street? Are roadworks interrupting your relaxing morning? Nothing is worse than loud, peace-destroying noises ruining the sanctity of your home.
Roller shutters can be effective as a noise reduction solution, ideal for keeping the outside world from intruding into your home. Adding an aluminium barrier over your windows interrupts any vibrations in the air caused by loud, intrusive noises. And while they won’t completely soundproof your home, shutters can reduce all outside sound by up to 50%. This is ideal for night shift workers who sleep during the day or for new families with babies who need their afternoon naps.
They are low maintenance
Unlike other window furnishings, roller shutters are very low maintenance and will last for a lifetime. They don’t need extensive cleaning or expensive products to keep them in tip-top shape. Just the occasional wipe with a damp cloth clean will keep them looking like new.
When roller shutters are professionally installed, they require very little to no maintenance throughout the years. So you won’t need to worry about any potential problems in the future. And if there ever is an issue, we offer a five-year warranty on all our shutters. All our authorised dealers and retailers are backed by the industry’s best support and after-sales support. Simply contact us, and one of our experienced retailers will be in touch with you.
With a broad range of shutters to choose from, CW Shutters is guaranteed to have exactly what you need. Our extensive range includes specialty shutter products that are perfect for your home and crafted with high-quality materials and state-of-the-art machinery. Contact one of our dealers or retailers today for a free measure and quote.
