ᐅ Keep or replace exterior roller shutters?

Created on: 5 Apr 2021 10:44
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Ciko2021
Hello,

we want to replace the wooden windows in our house.
The new windows will be white on the inside and anthracite on the outside.
Four years ago, we upgraded our external roller shutters to motorized versions (4 units, about 3800 euros), which are completely white.
The old white external roller shutters would be mounted on the new anthracite frames.
What do you think, how would that look?
New external roller shutters in anthracite cost about 3000 euros more.

Is it possible to replace the new external roller shutters after a few years, considering that the old roller shutters left holes in the frames?

What would you do: keep the old white shutters or get new ones?

Our total budget is 18,000 euros for new floor-to-ceiling windows (Schüco), window sills, insect screens, insulation for the roller shutter boxes, 4 new aluminum roller shutter slats, and 6 external roller shutters. All motorized by Somfy with timers.
Everything includes installation, disposal, and electrical work.
Some windows will have laminated glass and soundproof glazing.
What do you think about the price?

Please no pointless answers.

Thank you.

Happy Easter

White house wall with two windows, lowered roller shutters, blue sky
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Ciko2021
5 Apr 2021 13:15
Klappradl schrieb:

Then you have already provided the answer about the price yourself. Someone has to install the windows after all. It’s unlikely to get cheaper. Of course, the company has to work neatly. Unfortunately, you can’t know that in advance unless you know satisfied customers.

I would keep the roller shutters. If the white tracks are bothersome, they can still be painted after installation.

The old external roller shutters will be mounted onto the new windows.
If we want to replace the external roller shutters later, are there any disadvantages?
Especially if the windows have to be drilled again?
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Ciko2021
5 Apr 2021 13:43
This is how the guest bathroom looks; the wooden window was painted anthracite gray. It also looks good with the paint.

Vertical window with dark gray frame in front of plaster wall, windowsill, house number 1 on the right.
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Klappradl
5 Apr 2021 13:46
Ciko2021 schrieb:

If we want to replace the exterior roller shutters later, are there any disadvantages?
I wouldn’t see any reason why.
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Myrna_Loy
5 Apr 2021 14:34
Are wooden windows being used again??? I would never paint wooden windows dark for durability reasons.
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Ciko2021
5 Apr 2021 14:59
Myrna_Loy schrieb:

Are you going back to wooden windows???
I would never paint wooden windows dark for durability reasons.
No, those are the old windows in the picture.
They were painted anthracite back then.

If we replace them, they will be uPVC windows.