Hi all,
I have always despised the look of roller shutters but am now I'm finding myself considering them purely for:
1. Security - have always felt safe before, but do no longer
2. being able to leave windows open at night if we decide to have ducted evaporative A/C installed
3. keeping the home cooler in summer and warmer in winter
4. would save on window coverings - was going to do day/night rollers and possibly sheers to soften the look, but with roller shutters I can get away with sheers only
I would like to know if any other fellow H1 members have had past experience with roller shutters, or maybe some friends or family have them? What do you think of them? Pros and cons? Cost? I imagine they are expensive?. Do you know or can recommend a reputable company that does without any pushy sales tactics? - have read reviews on product.review.com and 1 company stands out on there, and not in a good way. . Should we go for Battery/power operated or manual?. I personally prefer manual in case of fire or someone cutting our electricity, with the shutters potentially becoming a death trap.
I look forward to your views on this.