Insulated Roller Shutters. Keep Heat In and Keep Heat Out.

Windows represent the primary thermal weak point in residential construction. Single-glazed glass does almost nothing to stop heat transfer.

Insulated roller shutters add a foam-filled aluminium barrier on the outside of the glass, plus an air pocket between the shutter and the window. That combination slows heat transfer in both directions, keeping your rooms closer to the temperature you’ve set without the system running as hard.

Each slat is precision roll-formed aluminium alloy filled with CFC-free polyurethane foam during the roll-forming process. The foam adds structural rigidity, thermal insulation, and smooth quiet operation when the shutter rolls.

The slat is 42mm high and 8.5mm thick. It’s not hollow aluminium with air inside. It’s a solid insulating core wrapped in a metal shell.

In summer, closed shutters intercept sunlight before it passes through the glass. The aluminium reflects heat on the exterior side and the foam core slows transfer through the slat.

In winter, the same barrier works in reverse. Heat escaping through the glass hits the shutter and the insulating air pocket slows it down. Your heating system maintains temperature longer and cycles less often.

West and north-facing windows are the priority for summer heat gain. Large sliding doors and floor-to-ceiling windows lose the most heat in winter because of the glass area. Bedrooms facing busy roads benefit from both the insulation and the noise reduction. Most customers start with 4 to 8 openings and expand coverage over time. We assess every window during the free measure.

Double glazing replaces your existing windows with two panes and a sealed air gap. It’s effective but expensive to retrofit, especially on older homes.

Roller shutters add insulation on the outside without touching your existing windows. The cost is a fraction of double glazing and you get security, privacy, blockout, and noise reduction on top. For best results, use both.

There’s no separate “insulated shutter” at a premium price. Every roller shutter we install uses the same foam-filled aluminium slat. Insulation, heat reduction, blockout, noise dampening, privacy, and security all come standard. SM tubular motors are included. Elero motors are $265 more per shutter.

How much insulation improvement you notice depends on your windows, their orientation, and the rest of your home. Single-glazed windows experience the most significant improvement. Larger glass areas benefit more.

West and north-facing windows get the most sun in summer. Older homes with less wall insulation notice the change more. Four shutters on the worst windows is a good start. Eight to twelve covers most of the problem.

Starts from $770 per shutter (incl GST). The average home window costs around $1,090 for supply, installation and licensed electrical work. Double-storey access requiring ladders or scaffolding is quoted on-site.

Complex installations such as bay windows, corner windows, and weatherboard homes are quoted based on complexity. Quote is fixed and confirmed in writing.

Finance available through Humm. $0 deposit, up to $15,000 over 36 months. See our finance page for details.