Shutters are one of the most versatile furnishing you can add to a building, bringing both style and value.  They can be used to;

• Filter or completely block sunlight throughout the day as required
• Change the look and feel of any space, quickly and easily by adjusting the blades
• Improve the lifestyle of allergy suffers by reducing dust
• Free up time in cleaning and maintenance
• Add value to your property
• Modernise a building
• Improve security and screen for privacy.

Shutters can be used in a wide variety of situations from covering a window to dividing up rooms.  Listed below are some of the unique and interesting shutter installations.

• Arched and circular shaped windows
• Dividing a room to improve heating and cooling efficency
• Vertical louvers instead of horizontal for security
• Bi-folding doors onto a deck
• Create a modern architectural look on the exterior of an otherwise old building

Cedar Plantation Shutters

The advantage of using OUR Cedar Plantation Shutters in your building

1. Measure and make them to just about any shape,
2. Choose from a range of blade sizes,
3. Paint or stain them to any colour YOU chose,
4. …or we can install them raw so you can finish to your own style,
5. Panels can be hinged, bi-folding, sliding or fixed to minimise intrusion in a room,
6. We ensure correct installation according to measurements drawn up.

Why do we use Canadian Western Red Cedar? 
It is one of world’s most durable woods.  With richly textured grain and colours that range from mellow ambers, reddish cinnamons to rich sienna browns. Fine grained texture with a satin lustre.  Because it is virtually pitch and resin free, the wood easily accepts a range of finishes, from fine oils and stains, to solid coats and paints.  This enables us to finish your shutters to any colour you desire. Cedar has a unique aroma.  There is naturally occurring thujaplicins in its heartood.  These compounds resist moisture and are toxic to decay-causing fungi and insects and help preserve the wood to give it long lasting appeal.

A little bit of interesting history.
The Native Americans have used Western Red Cedar for centuries.  They called it the “Tree of Life.”  The bark they used for rope, clothing and baskets and the logs they used for canoes, totem poles and housing.

Environmental factors
For the concern of our children, we all know the importance of preserving our environment for future generations. The Canadian Government has strict regulation regarding forest management.  All the timber used at Sarmax comes from forest that are being regenerated, where wildlife habitat is protected and the biodiversity of the forest is maintained.

Aluminium shutters

The Advantage of using OUR Aluminium Shutters

1. Look great on either the interior of exterior of your building,
2. Large range of colours available, including a wooden finish,
3. You will be amazed at the shapes we can make, and the various blade sizes available,
4. Aluminium is easy to clean and maintain, and won’t rust in the Peninsula environment,
5. Can be used as a cove on pergolas and can even be remote controlled,
6. Can be locked for added SECURITY,
7. Panels can be hinged, bi-folding, sliding or fixed to minimise intrusion in a room,
8. We will ensure they are installed correctly to our measurements.

Why use aluminium shutters
Aluminium is a sturdy light weight material ensuring that your shutters are strong and secure yet not to heavy as to make operation difficult.  Available in a wide range of anodised colours they are extremely low maintenance and should not require repainting for the lifetime of the shutter.  When used externally another great benefit of aluminium on the Australian coast is it’s resistance to corrosion.

Naturally aluminium is a stronger material than cedar, and adds extra protection and security when fitted with key locks.