ᐅ Plastic and aluminum roller shutters (also known as rolling shutters or roller blinds)

Hello,

For cost reasons, we planned to use plastic roller shutters throughout our new build. In the living/dining area, there are three window units:

- Fixed seat window with venetian blind (250cm (100 inches))
- Double-leaf balcony door with roller shutter (200cm (79 inches))
- Fixed glazing with roller shutter (250cm (100 inches))

Unfortunately, our window supplier has informed us that a plastic roller shutter isn’t possible for the fixed glazing due to its size. An aluminum shutter is required. This is also available in the same RAL color. We are now considering fitting an aluminum roller shutter on the double-leaf balcony door as well. However, for cost reasons, we would keep the rest of the shutters in the house as plastic. That means the shutters on the floor above would remain plastic.

Do you think this will be very noticeable?

Thanks, and good luck

Hausenno schrieb:

For cost reasons, we would keep the remaining roller shutters in the house made of plastic. That means on the upper floor there will be plastic roller shutters.
Do you think that stands out a lot?

No, not really. Only those who look closely or have an eye for it will notice. It’s just sensible to keep an eye on the budget here.

hampshire schrieb:

Only those who pay attention

In my opinion, this is almost exclusively noticeable to you personally. In most houses of acquaintances I have seen, the conversation went like this:
Homeowner: "Well, we had to do it this way because there was no other option."
Me: "Oh, right" – and honestly, I would never have noticed it if I hadn’t been specifically pointed out; so that’s why I’ve become more relaxed with my own project.

This only becomes noticeable after a few years, when the plastic roller shutter warps and fades.

It definitely stands out. For me, it would be an absolute no-go. The same goes for skipping a roller shutter on individual windows. However, everyone has to decide for themselves whether the extra cost is worth it. For us, the surcharge wasn’t that high at all.

Based on experience, plastic tends to yellow or fade more noticeably than coated aluminum. If you choose to do it, I would recommend doing it facade by facade, so it won’t be very noticeable even after several years.