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When it comes to home renovations and additions, there is no end to the amount of aesthetic appeal that you can add to your home, as long as it is going to be financially rewarding in the long run. One addition that is sure to add value is exterior plantation shutters and awnings, but what about their costs and longevity?
Costs
Spending too much money on any home renovation that is unlikely to yield any sort of long-term financial gain is never a good idea. Any addition needs to be viewed as a potential investment and when it comes to investments, one rule of thumb is to always ensure that a sizeable return is probable. Installing plantation shutters or awnings is an affordable household addition that is not only going to be aesthetically appealing for years to come, but will also save you hundreds of dollars on your energy bills.
Quality
Plantation shutters are made from extremely durable materials such as aluminium, Kiri timber and Smartwood, which are designed to successfully withstand all weather conditions including extreme heat and rainfall for years to come.
Care
Both exterior shutters and awnings provide year-round extra heating and cooling with little to no added care and maintenance. The versatility and strength of the materials used for shutters and awnings means that they can be used all day every day, and will only need a few minutes of cleaning every so often to retain their looks.
Roller Shutters and Plantation Shutters in Sydney
Apollo Blinds is one of the leading providers of custom blinds, shutters and window awnings in Sydney, offering high quality products for homes and businesses. Get a free quote and measurements of your windows for shutters and blinds by calling 132 899.
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When temperatures hit the extreme highs and lows that are often a part of life in Australia, it is nice to be able to escape to the comfort of your home; that is, as long as it has been fitted with proper insulation. Insulating your home is extremely important and consists of built-in bulk and reflective materials, as well as the addition of extra insulation mechanisms such as shutters and awnings.
Both bulk and reflective insulation products use materials such as natural wool, glasswool, polyester and reflective foils that are built into the walls, roof, floor and other areas of a house. These materials are essential elements in a house to ensure the temperature remains comfortable all year round. There are, however, some people who feel the need to seek out extra electrical heating and cooling devices when the temperatures reach extremes. While these devices are great at keeping you comfortable, they unfortunately use up an excessive amount of energy.
A home that has been fitted with blinds, shutters or awnings will have increased levels of insulation without the added pressure on energy bills. Known as passive energy conductors, blinds and awnings create extra warmth in the winter and block out heat during the summer. Made from materials such as aluminium, Kiri timber and polyester, both blinds and shutters are designed to repel heat without becoming warped or overheating themselves. They will also have the added bonus of being able to direct airflow through the house to reduce humidity.
Roller Shutters and Plantation Shutters in Sydney
Apollo Blinds is one of the leading providers of custom blinds, shutters and window awnings in Sydney, offering high quality products for homes and businesses. Get a free quote and measurements of your windows for shutters and blinds by calling 132 899.
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Known as one of the world’s fastest growing and most sustainable trees, the Kiri tree (Paulownia) produces versatile and durable hardwood that not only becomes an extremely elegant timber shutter, but also provides a proficient and ecological way to insulate your home.
While some trees can take up to 80 years to reach maturity, the Kiri tree can take as little as seven years to grow to optimum harvesting size. This rapid rate of growth is due to the Kiri tree’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide through their extremely large leaves - a rate 10 times faster than that of a normal hardwood tree such as the oak tree. This makes Kiri timber one of the most ecologically sustainable trees for use in commercial industries, such as furniture manufacturing and the development of blinds and shutters.
Because the Kiri tree takes such a short amount of time to reach full growth, it might be viewed by consumers as being inferior to other types of wood. The rate at which the Kiri tree grows does not actually affect the strength and resilience of its timber, and it is acknowledged as one of the strongest and most versatile timber products in the world.
Roller shutters and Plantation shutters in Sydney
Apollo Blinds is one of the leading providers of custom blinds, shutters and window awnings in Sydney, offering high quality products for homes and businesses. Get a free quote and measurements of your windows for shutters and blinds by calling 132 899.
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If you are thinking of taking advantage of beautiful Sydney weather and inviting friends over to enjoy your luxurious outdoor awning alfresco dining area, you will no doubt be thinking of the types of drinks you are going to be serving. Watch this video for excellent alfresco dining drink ideas and tips.
A good rule of thumb when inviting friends and family over is to supply a variety of drinks to suit everybody’s tastes. There is no sense in serving only beer or only alcoholic drinks as not everyone is going to enjoy the same beverages. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails are excellent to serve at alfresco gatherings, as the exotic and tasty ingredients will complement the outdoor atmosphere beautifully.
The cocktail recipe used in this clip is a mixture of rum, lemon lime and bitters, apple juice and extra lime flavouring, and is definitely going to be a favourite when entertaining outdoors during the summer. For an extra touch of class, remember to choose a variety of delicious tasting wines that are a step up from your good old cleanskin.
Roller Shutters and Plantation Shutters in Sydney
Apollo Blinds is one of the leading providers of custom blinds, shutters and window awnings in Sydney, offering high quality products for homes and businesses. Get a free quote and measurements of your windows for shutters and blinds by calling 132 899.
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Information on how Aluminium Shutters in Sydney can help to protect your home from bushfires.
Australia is the driest inhabited continent in the world and as such, suffers from some of the worst extremes of weather, particularly bushfires. When temperatures start to soar and winds pick up, the potential for hazardous bushfires increases tenfold. Protecting your home against potential fire danger is imperative, and one of the easiest ways is to install aluminium shutters in your home.
While it is impossible to provide a 100 per cent safety guarantee against bushfires, it is possible to provide a certain level of protection for your home. This can be achieved through implementing a strategic fire safety checklist during bushfire season, ensuring your fire alarms are checked regularly, and fitting your house with fire-resistant mechanisms such as aluminium shutters. While a buildup of dry vegetation in the garden and around the house is exceptionally dangerous during a fire, it is also the embers from an approaching fire that are potentially catastrophic. Embers are smouldering airborne materials that accompany a fire, and are just as dangerous whether they settle in your garden or enter through the windows.
Fitting aluminium shutters to the exterior of your windows will create a barrier against these embers, which will significantly reduce the amount of damage that the fire could create. The fire retardant properties of aluminium, as well as its ability to withstand excessive temperatures, is going to provide the highest level of protection for your windows.
Roller Shutters and Plantation Shutters in Sydney
Apollo Blinds is one of the leading providers of custom blinds, shutters and window awnings in Sydney, offering high quality products for homes and businesses. Get a free quote and measurements of your windows for shutters and blinds by calling 132 899.
