Constantly rising energy bills are a concern for homeowners and businesses alike. Nobody like to sign up for frozen tariffs, just to hear a few months later that prices are going to rise anyway.

Therefore, it is important we look to other methods of saving energy, and roller shutters could be a way of doing that. We all know the importance of wall and roof insulation, as well as double glazing, but there is still more that can be done with regards to retaining heat and avoiding vital – and expensive – heat loss from our home or business.

Windows and doors can often be overlooked during energy saving, but they are accountable for a huge amount of lost energy. So how can shutters help retain that energy and start reducing the cost of our energy bills?

Solar Shading

Solar shading is not a term everyone will be familiar with; it is associated with the use of window shutters to reduce the amount of energy we use in a number of different ways:

• It keeps the heat inside your workplace or home when the weather is cooler, meaning you can reduce the time your heating is on and how high you have to turn it up.
• During the summer, the sun’s rays are filtered to help the room stay cooler, eliminating the need for expensive air conditioning units.

Solar Shading can help reduce energy consumption by up to 10%, which will add up to some remarkable savings over the course of a year.

Shutters made from energy saving materials are effective at preventing heat loss as well as keeping your business secure and safe when out of hours. Modern buildings are often fitted with solar shading in mind, but older buildings can still benefit by having shutters installed. Sheridan doors provide shutters in Manchester at competitive prices.