PVC Louvre Shutter
Economical, lightweight PVC shutters offer a comfortable solution with colour options, thermal and sound insulation, practical use and durability.
A PVC louvre shutter is a folding external shutter made from multi-chamber PVC profile with steel reinforcement running inside it. The chambered section raises thermal and acoustic insulation; the colour goes right through the surface, so it never needs paint, varnish or sanding and wipes clean with a damp cloth. Being more economical than aluminium, it is the usual choice at window and balcony sizes.
The difference in size, insulation and cost against the aluminium louvre shutter, which does not sag on wide, tall leaves, is set out row by row in the louvre shutter comparison.
PVC Louvre Shutter
The multi-chamber PVC leaf profile and the steel reinforcement inside it; with the leaf closed the slats keep the ventilation going.
Profile and finish
The leaf frame is welded from multi-chamber PVC profile, with steel reinforcement run the height of the leaf inside the chambers so that it stays square in heat and cold. The slats socket into the frame and keep ventilation going with the leaf closed. The finish is white or a wood-effect foil; because the colour runs through the material, a scratch shows the same colour underneath and no repainting is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a PVC shutter yellow in the sun?
PVC profiles made for external use carry UV additives and their surfaces are stabilised against sunlight. The colour runs through the material, so although the finish may dull over the years it does not flake, and no paint or varnish is needed to maintain it.
At what sizes should PVC be chosen?
A PVC leaf is the most efficient solution at window and balcony-door sizes. Where the leaf has to be very tall or very wide, as on terrace and façade openings, the more rigid aluminium louvre shutter is the better choice against sag.
Does it match existing PVC windows?
Yes. The leaves are hinged to the wall or to a subframe at the edge of the opening, independently of the window frame, and the white and wood-effect options can be matched to the finish of existing PVC windows.
Up to what size does a PVC louvre shutter work without sagging?
The steel-reinforced multi-chamber profile gives enough rigidity at window and balcony-door sizes. On wide, tall leaves — especially terrace doors and large facade openings — an aluminium louvre shutter is recommended to prevent sagging.
The size limit of the two bodies is in the louvre shutter comparison.
Does PVC insulate heat and sound better than aluminium?
Yes. The air pockets inside the multi-chamber PVC profile reduce heat and sound transmission compared with aluminium. Aluminium is not better at insulating; it is better at rigidity and at the sizes it reaches.
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