American Shutters: Outdoor Security Shutters for Summer

Summer has a way of changing how people use their homes. Doors stay open for longer, lunch moves outside, and the patio once again becomes one of the busiest spaces in the house. So, before the braai invitations start going out, it’s worth giving outdoor areas a little attention with American Shutters’ outdoor security shutters.

Start with the space itself

A beautiful patio isn’t much use if afternoon wind sends everyone back indoors or a sudden shower brings lunch to an early end. American Shutters’ security shutters offer a clever way to create a more adaptable outdoor area, with adjustable louvres that can be angled to bring in sunlight and fresh air or provide greater protection from wind and rain.

They’re made for life outside, too. Constructed from architectural-grade aluminium and finished with a corrosion-resistant powder coating, the shutters won’t warp, rust or fade, making them particularly suited to patios, balconies and braai areas exposed to the elements.

Then comes the fun part: making the space somewhere people actually want to spend time. Think of the patio as another room and layer it accordingly. Mix timber, wicker and stone with tactile, weather-friendly fabrics, introduce an outdoor rug to anchor a seating area and add cushions for colour and comfort. Plants will help blur the line between patio and garden, while good lighting can take the space effortlessly from sunny afternoon to dinner after dark.

For outdoor dining and braai areas, outdoor security shutters bring another practical consideration into the mix. A patented strip-proof Italian locking system secures the top and bottom bolts simultaneously, adding security without the need for visually heavy barriers. When entertaining is over, the space can simply be closed up.

The shutters themselves are proudly made in Cape Town, where American Shutters has been designing, manufacturing and installing custom-made adjustable louvre shutters since 1985. Forty years of local craftsmanship have shaped a range designed around South African homes and the way people live in them.