Approach shutter prices from a long-term investment viewpoint
After you have researched the benefits of purchasing and implementing shutters on your property, and have decided to install them, you are probably wondering how much such a home upgrade will cost you. It is best to look for specific figures directly from the manufacturer and seller, but it is preferable to have a general picture of the factors that can affect the price, so that you can then more easily understand the seller’s offers and better negotiate.
Our suggestion is that you always carefully research the quality and, if possible, the origin of the shutter offered – often in larger retail chains it is a resale of shutter models that you will most likely get cheaper directly from the original manufacturer.
Of course, budget possibilities should be taken into account, but it is always preferable to try not to sacrifice too much quality wherever possible. This will ensure the longevity of your investment, which will require fewer procedures, repairs and renovations in the coming years.
How are shutter prices defined?
A shutter price can be defined in different ways, but we will present it to you through 5 main points, each of which includes several factors with similar common characteristics. Carefully study each point to get a better insight into all the elements when buying shutters, which will also enable you to negotiate for a better deal.
Shutter material
Shutters are available in three general types of materials: PVC, wood and aluminium. In some cases there are mixtures of materials, so they will have different prices accordingly. The most economical variant of shutter material is aluminium, while PVC and wood are more expensive options. PVC can meet the simplest needs and favorable atmospheric conditions, while aluminium and wood represent more robust solutions. However, wood is much more difficult to maintain than aluminium, and it is also less resistant to atmospheric influences and conditions.
Aluminium is a technologically and economically comprehensive solution that you won’t have to worry about much or laboriously maintain. It brings with it excellent architectural and material characteristics and ensures long-term use of the shutter, which makes it an ideal investment. Over the years, modern technological solutions have enabled the exceptional accessibility of aluminium in all forms of construction, and due to its elegance, it is used as a luxury element in many design solutions.
When choosing aluminium as a shutter material, you can count on high resistance in all weather conditions, and with certain models of shutters, this resistance is stable even in difficult atmospheric conditions such as marine areas.
A general rule applies: aluminium shutters are the best choice when buying shutters.
Shutter size
Shutters are ordered according to the size of the window or balcony opening on the building, which can be universal, but depending on the design of the building, they often come in different and unique formats. Even the smallest differences in the required dimensions can dramatically affect the final price.
A general rule applies: the bigger the shutter, the higher its price.
Balcony openings and sliding shutters often bring with them larger dimensions and sizes of shutters that need to be implemented on the building. In case you have non-standard opening dimensions in your building, you can count on much more expensive shutters since they will need to be made specifically for your order and project outside of the usual dimensions and automated work systems.
A professional and expert manufacturer is able to produce a shutter that will perfectly adapt to all the necessary architectural, construction and design requirements of each project. However, such a unique and specific approach can often bring with it additional costs.
Fittings and additional elements
Fittings and basic elements used for mounting and using the shutter are often already included in the price of the offer. They depend primarily on the way the shutter is mounted, i.e. its installation on, for example, a facade or a stone ert.
Different types of levers for opening slats and handles for opening shutters are often offered as optional additional elements. When buying shutters, customers are often interested in the performance of the shutter sash holders themselves, which again vary from standard PVC holders to special magnetic and metal lifting holders.
So we can see that fittings can, in addition to better performance and resistance of the shutter, also contribute to its more elegant functionality. Fittings are often a part of the purchase of a shutter that is less thought about, but the possibilities they bring greatly change the overall quality of the shutter, and thus its final price.
A general rule applies: the basic price of the shutter includes all standard required hardware, but can often be replaced with non-standard options during the purchase, which will result in a different final price of the shutter.
Another additional element that will also change the price of the shutter is an insect screen or a mosquito net. The installation of mosquito nets irreplaceably expands the functionality of the shutter, and is a variable option that you can immediately purchase or install later on. In other words, if the price of a mosquito net might be too high for you at the moment, you can always install the mosquito net later. It should be understood, however, that the subsequent installation of mosquito nets brings with it additional subsequent assembly and associated costs.
Performance and design of the shutter
The price of the shutter will be different depending on the design of the shutter itself, i.e. the model of the shutter and its capabilities. The price will vary depending on whether the shutter will be installed only on a styrofoam facade or on a stone foundation, and whether it will have movable slats, fixed slats or full filling.
The principle of implementation is completely different when it comes to sliding or folding-shutters that cover large openings and require a mandatory implementation of guides for their system of operation. If you want complete comfort and greater safety, the overall price will also be increased by the installation of an electric motor and the posibility to remotely control the use of your shutters.
Depending on the shutter manufacturer, you will probably have standard and more luxurious versions of shutter colors. Precise imitations of wood and other materials with elegant textures will additionally affect the appearance and luxury of the object, and of course bring with them a higher price.
In other words, better style and more elegant shutter aesthetics, depending on your preferences, will always raise the final price of the shutter.
Installation costs
Professional contractors and sellers will measure all openings in your facility to enable the most correct order and safe outcome of the entire project. When formulating the installation price, the location of the object, the number of openings on the object, as well as the model of the selected shutter are required. After the measurements, the seller can make you a unique offer for your specific needs.
If you have the knowledge and all the necessary tools and materials, you can also install your ordered shutters yourself. The manufacturer simply delivers them to your home.
Be sure to check with your dealer whether such a purchase approach is possible, since it will reduce your overall investment cost. The final offer should show you the price of the shutter and the price of its installation separately.
The general rules apply: the price of shutter installation depends on the required quantity of shutters and selected shutter models, some of which may have more demanding procedures and installation costs.
Affordable shutter prices without a loss of quality
The most important thing is to try and find the ratio of price and quality that will suit you best. Now that you are familiar with the main points and elements that affect the price of shutters, you can more easily approach the purchase, as well as negotiate for better deals.
Carefully review the possibilities of manufacturers and sellers and, if necessary, try to reduce costs wherever possible. Go through each segment of the shutter and see if it is possible to replace a certain hardware with a cheaper alternative, if there is a model whose installation will be cheaper and easier, if an alternative color might satisfy your needs, etc.
Of course, it is recommended to always take the most long-term solution that will provide you with the greatest return on money for this kind of investment and increase the beauty and value of your home. Such a solution is precisely represented by EUX aluminium shutters, which through their shutter systems offer over 13 models of shutters accompanied by a rich assortment of fittings, handles, levers and shutter wing holders.
EUX shutters confidently enable installation in all types of climates and atmospheric conditions, as well as on all types of buildings, whether they be of a modern or more of a traditional architecture.
If you are looking for shutters that are affordable and of an irreplaceable quality – then EUX represents a unique and comprehensive solution that you can apply to your project with complete confidence.
