What to look for while buying Roller Shutters?

When making the decision to purchase roller shutters it is important to consider the quality of the product and service that will be offered throughout the lifespan of your roller shutter as roller shutters are permanently fixed once installed and, being custom made cannot be used elsewhere. The first thing to consider should be how responsive the company is to your calls, emails & chats and how fast you can get your quote as this will give you a good indication of how the business operates, if they are slow to react it will generally mean that they don’t have the right systems in place or they don’t care. Learn more about buying roller shutters

Why Roller Shutters are the fastest growing window covering in Australia

Roller Shutters are a growing industry, with a total of around 280,000 roller shutters sold per year across Australia and a growth rate of 8% per year, more and more people are making the decision to purchase the ultimate product in home comfort. The reason for the rapid growth is because there is no other product on the market today that offers so many benefits in one package like what roller shutters can offer. Once you install roller shutters there is no need to have an alarm system, window grilles, outside canvas awnings, internal blinds, drapes, terylene curtains and window tinting plus your air conditioner and heater will not be used as much because our window shutters keep the cold out in winter and the heat out in summer, nothing comes close.

What makes our roller shutters so special?

There are many things that put our roller shutters a notch above our competitors such as having 13 colorbond colours from which to choose from, matte smooth paint finish for shutter box and guides, security locks, shutter stops, low noise and high durability Italian motors as well as high quality Italian made roller shutter profile. Our security shutters are available in all major cities across Australia including Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Hobart

How much do roller shutters cost?

The prices vary depending on which state and city you live in Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth have the most window roller shutter suppliers so prices are a little less, Sydney and Brisbane are less competitive so the prices are a little higher. Here at Ultimate Shutter we have focused on quality of product and service as well as cost efficiency rather than exclusively focused on cost alone like many of our competitors. As a result our roller shutters installed and wired, on average, will cost $1390, about 15% more than the average competitor's security shutters but with quality and service second to none. We believe that paying a little more to ensure that the product is as long-lasting and functional as possible is the best solution to consumers needs. We have gone to great lengths to design and engineer our security shutters to look better perform better and last longer than our competitors window roller shutters so for us we build our security shutters to meet high quality standards while our competitors build their shutters to a price.

Smart Roller Shutter buyer facts

So you're thinking of putting window shutters on your home or business because you have some issues that you want to fix or you are going to build, renovate or extend your home and you simply want to take advantage of the many benefits of our security shutters. The smart roller shutter buyer knows that you will not need to have drapes, venetians, verticals, air-conditioning, alarm, awnings because shutters will do what all of those products put together will do from just one package simply amazing. Our Roller Shutters are also available Australia wide so no matter where you are, be it Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, or Hobart we have you covered.

Are roller shutters going to solve your problems?

Our roller shutters have been used across a wide range of applications to solve many problems faced Australia-wide. These include: window protection against burglaries and vandalism, home and business climate control with benefits of 15° reduction in home and business temperature during hot Australian summer days and 15° increase during the cold and chilly winter days, reduction of unwanted outside noise by up to 85%, increased home privacy, 100% reduction in light and glare from window openings, 45% energy savings yearly, storm and hailstone protection, bushfire protection or just simply peace of mind.

Are All Shutters Secure (No), Indoor or Outdoor Use? Why Ultimate?

How will you know what I need without coming to my property?

With over 30 years experience in the roller shutter industry, we've installed & manufactured over 200,000 shutters for customers. Along with that experience we have designed our exclusive Hassle Free Ordering System to ensure we ask all the right questions. When your check measure appointment happens, we'll get the rest of our questions answered and ensure you end up with the right product for your home.

How much does installation cost?

Here at Ultimate Shutter we have focused on quality of product and service as well as cost efficiency rather than exclusively focused on cost alone like many of our competitors. As a result our roller shutters installed and wired, on average, will cost $1690, about 20% more than the average competitor's security shutters but with quality and service second to none.

How long does it take to get shutters installed?

Our typical turnaround times are around 5-6 working weeks from the order date.

I had a MUCH higher quote from another company!

We understand that some companies give you a very high price and negotiate down with you to arrive at something more reasonable. We work on a much different model: up front pricing, all-inclusive of installation & GST and you can order it directly online so you don't have to deal with salespeople at all if you choose not to.

How can I open the shutter in a fire/power outage?

We strongly recommend a battery backup pack for any exit points of the homes or any other windows you choose. In a fire or other emergency exit points may become locked down and very difficult to get out of so you may opt to have them on bedroom windows also. A battery backup will operate a couple times times on average over a few hours to allow shutter use in an emergency during a power outage.

My opening is X by Y, can a shutter cover this?

Generally, yes. If you need a massive shutter (over 3.5m by 3.5m) or you have an uneven space you can contact us and send a photo to see if we can help you sort out your exact need.

Are all roller shutters secure?

No, definitely not. While most shutters are considered "security" shutters, many do not have any type of locking mechanism, are not reinforced or are made from a thin, cheap material that is easy to get through. True security shutters have shutter locks, are made from insulated, sturdy materials (or steel) and a strong bottom rail to prevent forced entry.

Can you install on my 2nd storey window?

Yes, we can install on 2nd storey windows, however we do require scaffolding for the job. Because of this, 2nd storey installations do have a higher installation charge. You will see this on the shutter page as you are ordering.

Do you offer any financing options?

Yes, we offer both 6 months interest free financing as well as a convenient layby plan for those who just need more time to pay. Please see our Shutter Financing Options for more details.

What's the best colour to match my home?

Colour options can make or break how a shutter looks on a home. If you use a dark brown (Jasper) shutter on a red brick home it may look very out of place. However, cream, white and black (monument) generally work on most homes. For best results we suggest a colour consultation with our team. Call us on 1800-633-136 and we can walk you through the selection process. (Our very creative colour consultants have been known to jump on Google Maps & find client homes on the map to get a better view.)

Aren't all shutters the same? They look similar?

Not all roller shutters are created equal and certainly not ours. The differences are vast from the way that we build them to the paint finishes. It's a lot like cars, from a distance of 300 meters, you can’t tell what brand a car is but as you get closer you can then see the brand and the model and when you get right up to the car you can start to see the quality and how it is put together. It’s the same with the roller shutters. Most people see them from a distance, up close is where you can see the differences.