The short answer is yes! Window shutters are good for security, and will deter burglars. Let us explain why.
Your home is your castle, and you must feel safe and secure when indoors. Despite the more obvious security precautions you can take, such as burglar alarms and security cameras, shutters are an extra deterrent to any unwanted visitors and burglars. Many homeowners are now choosing window shutters as a further deterrent to any opportunist thief.
Shutters have been used as a barrier against the elements and as part of a safety policy for many centuries around the world. Not only do they add a barrier of protection an unwelcome caller would need to break through, but they also prevent passersby from looking into your property and possibly noticing any valuables that may be on display.
When it comes to securing your home, any shutter model will improve security over curtains or blinds. But the leading choice to deter burglars are aluminium security shutters. These rigid windows coverings will give you total peace of mind regarding security without spoiling the appearance of the home. They provide a strong layer of protection to exposed windows but look just as smart as our standard interior shutters.
By installing shutters in your home, you are not only adding a permanent window dressing designed to last decades but also increasing security, reducing noise, and implementing a system that will save you money on your energy bills.
Listed below are the various types of shutters we supply. and their notable security features.
When talking of plantation shutters, many people think of idyllic Caribbean homes and the luxurious houses of the deep south in the USA. But plantation shutters were also used and still are today as added protection for the home. The idea of the plantation shutter originated from Southern Europe and was adopted and modified by the Americas. The Americans saw the advantage of shutters as useful to block out intense sunlight and add a layer of security. The Australians soon adopted plantation shutters as a protection against the warm climate.
So apart from being decorative, plantation shutters will protect homes from the elements and are good for security. They prevent any inquisitive passers-by from looking directly into your room and stop potential home invaders from easily entering.
The plantation shutter is best described as a fixed interior or an exterior window covering, made of a frame, vertical rails that support the louvres and angled slats. The louvres can be angled by directly adjusting them to suit your requirements.
There are many different types of plantation shutters made from different materials. Traditionally plantation shutters were made from wood, but you can select from various types, including synthetics, vinyl, or aluminium. All will add style to your home and security.
The most innovative shutter style to make your property burglar-proof is aluminium security shutters.
These shutters feature a patented locking system that needs a double key turn to open or close them. Turning the key activates simultaneous locking bolts at the top and bottom, transforming the shutters into an unyielding, tamper-proof aluminium structure.
Our security shutters are built in South Africa, where security is a paramount priority. South Africa is a global leader in home security systems.
The shutters are long-lasting and amazingly robust. They are made from CE-certified aluminium and have a smooth, enduring, anti-rust powder-coated finish.
Our security shutters provide you with an elegant alternative to security grilles or burglar bars. While these are an obvious deterrent, they can block out light and have an unattractive industrial look.
In this regard, aluminium shutters are different from other security deterrents, as they offer protection but combined with stylish elegance.
The louvers work as usual when the shutters are locked, but it is impossible to open the panels. Therefore, you can have your windows open, but intruders cannot enter.
Based in Sidcup, and now in Chislehurst, Kent, Diamond Window Shutters have decades of experience furnishing Greater London and its surrounding counties with top-quality window shutters. We specialise in supplying and fitting beautiful bespoke shutters to transform your home.
You will benefit from privacy, ventilation and light control, noise reduction, and improved insulation with window shutters. Our shutters are available in a wide range of colours and slat sizes. For more information please contact us.
Kevin Addington is the founder of Diamond Shutters. He has more than 20 years of experience in the purpose-made joinery sector. Kevin launched his company in 2008, and along with his team, has become one of the leading shutter installers in London and the South East, supplying and fitting window shutters for domestic and commercial customers.
