Open Shutter Case On Savings
Newcastle Herald
Friday April 20, 2007
AUSTRALIANS are spending more money heating their homes than ever before.
In the average home, windows can account for up to 37 per cent of heat loss in winter. Open Shutters offer an Australian-made, "green" solution for superior and stylish insulation. Open Shutters use the best timber from eco-sustainable forests. They have proven insulation benefits and are the shutters of choice for leading Australian architects and designers. Designed for Australian conditions, Open Shutters deliver substantial cost-savings on energy bills, without compromising lifestyle. An internationally acclaimed Australian company, Open Shutters has long held a genuine commitment to the environment when tackling Australia's diverse climate issues, understanding the long-term saving on energy costs and carbon emissions that shutters deliver. With proven "green" credentials, having won two Energy Australia innovation awards, and been the overall winner for environmental practice and the Australian Business Ltd president's award for education and training, Open Shutters is the smart choice for the family home and the environment. Chief executive officer with Open Shutters Marion Mikkelsen says the company uses western red cedar because it is the best performing insulator of any timber and is far superior to brick, concrete and steel."We maximise thermal insulation for winter not only by our choice of timber but also by being able to create a more effective seal, between the inside of the window and the shutter, than offered by other window coverings. "We design, manufacture and install to your exact dimensions for the best fit and finish."You can certainly feel the difference in the room temperature." Ms Mikkelsen says another effective method in maximising insulation benefits is to install shutters on balconies or doors to stop direct sun penetration."Home owners should consider shutters as effective on their home as tree shadings in their garden," she said.
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