Exterior rolling shutters are a great addition to any home revamp. In fact they are one of the most popular retrofitting window treatment choices. Custom exterior shutter installations bring many benefits to the home owner apart from the very obvious hurricane protection.

Exterior shutters, particularly Bahamas and Colonial shutters enhance the curb appeal of your home; they make your house look good from afar. Even simple fixed vinyl shutters can be a useful addition if you are looking for aesthetic shutters. Vinyl does not need painting and is a low-maintenance shutter. Vinyl is used to develop plantation shutters that add to the value of your home. Wood and composite are other materials used to develop plantation shutters. Both offer choices in terms of paints and stains and also give good insulation against wind and heat. Custom exterior shutters designed as per the architecture of your house can be given a wood-like appearance and texture and yet be sturdy enough to achieve storm protection certification. Check with home improvement contractors to get ideas on the best suited for your house; particularly if you are living in a historical home and looking for exact replica shutters.   

Fiberglass shutters reinforced with aluminum offer storm protection and act as hurricane shutters offering excellent storm protection. Exterior shutters also offer intrusion protection. Accordion rolling shutters and aluminum rolling shutters are popular choices for guarding the privacy and ensuring security. External shutters also offer insulation, keeping the house cool in summers and warm in winters. The adjustable slats in wooden and aluminum shutters let you govern the amount of air and light that should be allowed to come in. By controlling the extent of light into a room you get UV protection as well as limiting sun damage to your furniture.  

Exterior shutters also offer noise damping, a neat quality for those who are particular about their afternoon naps. Aluminum rolling shutters that have a double-walled construction and foam filling are particularly suitable for offering sound damping.