In our current house offer, roller shutters are planned throughout the entire ground floor, with an additional price for extra shutters on the upper floor. However, on the north side of the ground floor, there is only the guest bathroom window, and on the east side, the utility room and kitchen.
My opinion so far is that I don’t really need shutters there for privacy or shading reasons. The bathroom and children's rooms also have east-facing windows. For simple privacy or blackout needs, shutters can be added later from the inside if necessary. Therefore, I would only choose shutters on the south and west sides to provide protection against summer heat.
My husband thinks that shutters on the ground floor are necessary for burglary protection and to maintain the house’s resale value.
After reading the relevant forum posts on this topic, I am still unsure who is right. How did you decide, or what would you advise us and why?
Thank you,
Kazazi
My opinion so far is that I don’t really need shutters there for privacy or shading reasons. The bathroom and children's rooms also have east-facing windows. For simple privacy or blackout needs, shutters can be added later from the inside if necessary. Therefore, I would only choose shutters on the south and west sides to provide protection against summer heat.
My husband thinks that shutters on the ground floor are necessary for burglary protection and to maintain the house’s resale value.
After reading the relevant forum posts on this topic, I am still unsure who is right. How did you decide, or what would you advise us and why?
Thank you,
Kazazi
So, in the height of summer, the windows on the east side can already heat up significantly.
And always have roller shutters in the bedrooms. I cannot sleep with any light, not even with interior blinds. You will regret it if the child stands at the door at 6 a.m. or doesn’t want to go to bed before 10 p.m. because it’s still light outside.
I would only save on roller shutters in the guest toilet and possibly in the utility room on the ground floor, and if present, north-facing windows on the upper floor (no bedrooms).
milkie
And always have roller shutters in the bedrooms. I cannot sleep with any light, not even with interior blinds. You will regret it if the child stands at the door at 6 a.m. or doesn’t want to go to bed before 10 p.m. because it’s still light outside.
I would only save on roller shutters in the guest toilet and possibly in the utility room on the ground floor, and if present, north-facing windows on the upper floor (no bedrooms).
milkie
I completely agree with Milkie. In the guest bathroom, I do close the roller shutters as well, because our window faces directly onto the street. No one needs to know when I go to the bathroom in the evening.
In the utility room, we could actually have done without them. Otherwise, not in any other room.
How much of a price difference are we talking about here? Is it really worth considering having 2 to 3 fewer roller shutters?
In the utility room, we could actually have done without them. Otherwise, not in any other room.
How much of a price difference are we talking about here? Is it really worth considering having 2 to 3 fewer roller shutters?
I wouldn’t skip on roller shutters... right now they might cost around 200-300 € (220-330 USD) extra per window, but later on it could run into the thousands... Of course, a roller shutter isn’t a full security solution against break-ins, but it does make it harder for unwanted visitors to get inside.
And before anyone objects... yes, with the right tools, any roller shutter can be removed... but casual burglars usually move on to easier targets. Of course, you can install shutters made of stainless steel that offer the highest level of security, but those are often too expensive for most homeowners.
I also specifically paid extra for aluminum roller shutters on every window of the house... and I haven’t regretted it so far... you can create complete darkness very quickly if you want... and you can also sleep in longer... and so on.
And before anyone objects... yes, with the right tools, any roller shutter can be removed... but casual burglars usually move on to easier targets. Of course, you can install shutters made of stainless steel that offer the highest level of security, but those are often too expensive for most homeowners.
I also specifically paid extra for aluminum roller shutters on every window of the house... and I haven’t regretted it so far... you can create complete darkness very quickly if you want... and you can also sleep in longer... and so on.
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perlenmann7 Apr 2014 20:00Honest opinion: I would skip it in the basement! You’ll regret it a lot later if you end up wanting one, and it’s only possible with huge effort and costs. As mentioned, if it’s electric, it now costs a maximum of 500€ (about 540 USD).
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Bauexperte7 Apr 2014 22:14Good evening,
When considering this, keep in mind that you cannot predict what the future holds. It is possible that shortly after building the house, changes may occur – a great job offer in another part of the country or abroad, for example. This often leads to selling the house, and in that case, roller shutters are always seen as a plus because buyers simply expect this blackout feature in newer buildings.
Best regards, Bauexperte
Kazazi schrieb:Roller shutters do not provide burglary protection!
My husband thinks that the roller shutters on the ground floor are needed for burglary protection and to maintain the resale value of the house.
When considering this, keep in mind that you cannot predict what the future holds. It is possible that shortly after building the house, changes may occur – a great job offer in another part of the country or abroad, for example. This often leads to selling the house, and in that case, roller shutters are always seen as a plus because buyers simply expect this blackout feature in newer buildings.
Best regards, Bauexperte
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