Aluminum shutters are one of the most important elements of a building. They allow it to obtain an aesthetically pleasing result and make it a more comfortable and safe home.
This type of shutters guarantee excellent protection against all atmospheric agents and effective thermal insulation from cold and heat. Let’s see the characteristics, the models of aluminum shutters, and how to choose the best ones.
Why Choose Aluminum Shutters: Material and Characteristics
Shutters are excellent protection for the home: they are ideal for letting light into the house and protecting the window panes from atmospheric agents. Not only that: they can be armored to protect against intrusions and, compared to railings, they are less constricting and oppressive.
Today the best shutters are made of aluminum: they have a long life and are aesthetically beautiful to look at, giving the building a modern look and style. Aluminum is a light, ductile and versatile material. It is also a manageable and easy to work material that can take on the appearance of wood thanks to different painting methods. It is resistant over time and does not fear atmospheric agents, so it is one of the perfect materials for shutters.
The aluminum shutters can also be armored. The steel reinforcements, the side bolts, the locks with multiple locking points allow the shutters to be armored. The armored aluminum shutters thus guarantee greater safety without altering the aesthetic appearance of the building.
Advantages
These shutters offer numerous advantages. First of all, aluminum is a light and easy to work material, which is why shutters can be created in any shape and size. The customization of the shutters is not only about the shape but also the color. Aluminum can be painted in a wide range of colors, and a very realistic wood effect can also be obtained.
Aluminum is a material whose main quality is resistance to atmospheric agents. Over time, aluminum shutters do not rust and do not require special maintenance.
Models of Aluminum Shutters
These shutters are available in different models and types of shutters. First of all, you can distinguish shutters according to their opening style:
- Shutter with hinged opening
- Hinge shutter: the shutter hinge attaches directly to a wall hinge
- Shutters with Frame: the shutter adopts a hinge fixed to the wall with a frame instead of with a hinge fixed directly
- Folding Shutters
- Retractable Shutters
- Sliding Shutter Inside the wall
- Sliding Shutter Outside the Wall
The choice of the type of opening will also depend on the structural characteristics of the building, the space available, and the aesthetic taste.…
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