Open Shutters - the right choice for you and the environment 
Everyday, we're bombarded with information about sustainability, carbon footprints, the advantages of being green and ultimately saving energy. These issues are important for the homeowner to consider when renovating or building. The government has recognised that building efficiency can be directly related to the choice of building materials, floor coverings and insulation. They have not ventured to other areas of buildings yet the next most obvious area of heat loss is through the glass. To save energy, existing aluminium and plastic windows could be replaced by solid timber windows and double glazing which could help lower heat transfer. The other option to reduce heat loss would be to consider Western Red Cedar shutters as a viable window furnishing. The plantation style shutter has been seen as a fashion item. It's popular for it's ability to control and filter light, allow natural airflow, reduce floor fading and of course for it's beauty, but as yet has not been recognised for it's ability to save energy. Western Red Cedar naturally provides higher value insulation than most woods and 1 inch is equivalent to a brick. When tested, Western Red Cedar shutters rated higher in reducing heat transfer than solid plastic, hollow plastic, aluminium and timber blinds. window furnishings have not yet been included in energy rating schemes, but added anecdotal evidence to the facts of this popular timber, the astute homeowner and developer should consider Open Shutters Western red Cedar shutters a wise long term investment in the environment. What makes Western red Cedar so popular is it's strength. Sourced from the sustainable forests of Canada, Western Red Cedar shutters are cut from solid pieces of timber resulting in increased durability and stability. The effects of controlling heat within the home has been well documented. Western Red Cedar shutters should be a serious contender when considering sustainability and energy savings options. Open Shutters interior Western Red Cedar shutters are fitted inside windows and doors and are designed to your specific openings so they become integrated with the window as part of your homes design. Western Red Cedar is lightweight and has beautiful warm tones when left natural. It's ability to be painted & tained makes it the timber of choice for Open Shutters. With twenty years experience as a specialised shutter manufacturer who has tried and tested many timbers including Tasmanian Oak, Basswood Palonia, Craftwood, Syrian Cedar, Rosewood, Rock Maple, Arakaria /Hoop Pine and Radiata Pine to name a few. Western Red Cedar has proven without a doubt to be the superior choice for continued reliability and longevity. Open Shutters has won many awards for areas of business which include innovation in manufacture, environmental practices and training. Open Shutters are manufactured locally. They offer technical advice and support for large as well as small projects. They have staff which include cabinet makers, wood machinists, joiners, carpenters, painters and site engineer. They also offer a comprehensive pricing and tender system at the manufacturing plant on the Central Coast. Open Plantation Shutters are also available from trained designers and installers in most capital cities to assist you in the functionality & application of Open Shutters into your home/project. 
For further information contact:
Australian Timber Shutters/Open Shutters
Address: Chittaway Bay, NSW, 2261
Phone: 1300 136 9...
Fax: 1300 130 9...
Web: www.openshutters.com.au
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