The 4 types of roller shutters for your windows

If you're buying a house, you might have roller shutters on your windows. Or perhaps you'd like to have them installed in your new home. In either case, it's helpful to know what type of shutters you have or can afford, and what their condition is. For this, you can request a building inspection from Homekeur.

Roller shutters aren't all the same; there are different types, each with its own characteristics. There's not only a difference in quality, but also in finish and robustness. The technology behind roller shutters can also vary, but modern roller shutters have improved in this respect, as has their insulation properties.

These roller shutters aren't simply installed onto the facade. They're installed in conjunction with the exterior joinery. This allows the windows and doors to form a single unit with the roller shutter, as the housings are also mounted on them. The housing is pre-insulated, and the roller shutter has a small roll-up mechanism. If you happen to need to replace your exterior joinery, this is also the ideal time to install these shutters.