Blockout Roller Shutters. Complete Light Control.

On rendered walls, light blockout is virtually complete because the guide rails sit flush against the flat surface. On brick walls, small mortar gaps between the guide rail and the brickwork can allow a thin sliver of light at the edges, but the room still achieves effective darkness. For most people, including shift workers and light sleepers, the difference from curtains or blinds is dramatic. See how external shutters mount on different wall types and what to expect.

Yes. Blockout curtains sit inside the window frame. Light leaks in at the edges, the top, and where the fabric meets the wall. For light sleepers and shift workers, even a thin strip is enough to disrupt sleep. Roller shutters sit on the outside of the glass with interlocking aluminium slats and tight guide rails. There are no edges to leak through. They also block heat, reduce noise, and add security. Curtains give you one benefit. Shutters give you four.

Yes, but not full blockout and full airflow at the same time. Raise the shutter partially and air flows through the gap at the bottom. The room stays darker than fully open but won’t be near-total darkness. Most customers close fully for sleeping and use the partial position during the day for ventilation with reduced light.

Yes. A fully closed roller shutter creates near-total darkness regardless of time of day, blocking sunlight, street lights, and car headlights. Combined with the noise reduction from the foam-filled slats and air gap, the room becomes an optimal sleep environment. Shift workers are among the most frequently requested customer groups we install for, especially those with east or north-facing bedrooms.

Between $770 and $1,655 per opening. The average is around $1,090 incl GST. Full blockout is standard on every roller shutter we install. There’s no upgrade or premium product needed. The foam-filled aluminium slats and interlocking guide rails deliver blockout as a built-in feature. Get your quote with a free on-site measure.