ARE SHUTTER BLINDS EXPENSIVE?

A customer described their Shutter Blinds as having a piece of furniture at your window when compared to other blinds.

That description is pretty accurate, Shutter Blinds are installed in a made-to-measure frame with panels that can fold back to the wall and with slats that you can open and close to control the light entering the room. So compared to say a roller blind that just moves up and down there is a lot more to your shutter blinds.

To give you an idea of the difference in price for a 1200 mm wide x 1200 mm deep roller blind measured and installed we would charge £104.00 inc vat, for a shutter blind of the same size we would charge £430.00 inc vat.

4 times the price for the same size window is a big difference and there are several reasons for this.

Firstly when measuring for shutter blinds the measurements have to be millimetre perfect because the shutter frame has to sit snugly into your window recess so that takes a little longer to measure.

The manufacturing process for shutter blinds takes a lot longer due to all of the different parts that need to be made and assembled. The frame, the doors, and the slats all have their manufacturing process.

The installation of a shutter blind takes up to 4 times longer than installing a more traditional blind and usually takes 2 fitters to fit the frame into place.

Yes, there is a price difference between shutter blinds and other types of blinds but there are also some advantages with your shutter blinds.

With shutter blinds, you have the perfect blind for your privacy. They are the only blind style that you can have the bottom of the shutter closed for your privacy and the top open to let in as much light as possible. Perfect for bathrooms and bedrooms.

If you have a bay window in your home the shutter blinds are in my opinion the best product we install. Because the shutter panels fit into a frame there are no gaps. All other blind styles will have gaps between the blinds.

The other really big advantage of your shutter blinds is their lifespan. They will comfortably last 10 times longer than other blind styles. I was once told by a trade supplier when you install a shutter at a window you will never go back to that house again. This is very true, with most blind styles 4-5 years down the line we get called in to replace fabrics etc. This is never the case with a shutter blind as our trade supplier said “You will never go back.”

If you would like more information on the most common problems with shutters and how to avoid them https://www.barlowblinds.com/6-most-common-problems-with-window-shutters

A customer commented on one of our shutter team after her shutters were installed that she had spent weeks worrying if she had made the right choices for her shutters. We designed a design system to remove that worry.

IT’S OFFICIAL……..INSTALLING SHUTTERS WILL PREVENT UP TO 28% HEAT LOSS IN THE WINTER MONTHS.

An added benefit of installing window shutters in your home is the effect they will have on reducing your winter energy bills.

We had tested the effect of windows with and without shutters with an inferred heat camera, but now it has been scientifically tested in a comprehensive study carried out by the University of Salford and the British Blind and Shutter Association. Proving that your shutters will save you money during the colder months

To find out more about these tests…https://bbsa.org.uk/householders/energy-saving/

Find out more about getting a shutter for your home. https://www.barlowblinds.com/getting-shutters-fitted-how-does-it-work

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can you open windows when you have shutters?
Yes you can. It is a little more awkward than other window coverings. The shutter panels are on hinges and work the same way as opening a door, so you open the panel nearest to the window you would like to open. Once you have opened your window you simply close the shutter panel exactly as you would do when closing a door.  

2. Can you put shutters in any window?
Shutters are one of the most flexible types of window coverings. They can be made to everything from small windows to large bifold doors and even shaped windows.

3. Are shutters burglar proof?
Trying to break through a shutter would not be easy and it would not be quiet. You add different types of locks to your shutters to increase your level of security.

4. Do shutters cause damp?
Shutters are the ideal window covering for air flow. By simply tilting the slats slightly open will prevent moisture getting trapped so minimising any condensation.

If you are in Leicestershire and would like a home visit from our mobile shutter showroom please give us a call on 0116 2769771 or leave your details and we will call you back https://www.barlowblinds.com/contact.