How to choose a shutter ?
Which Shutter?
Shutter Construction Comparison
Shutter Construction Comparison




KIRI WOOD | BASS WOOD | MDF | RIALTO | SMRT | ||
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STRUCTURE | Structure | Kiri Wood | Bass Wood | Medium Density Fibreboard | Aluminium/ Stainless Steel/ Nylon | Poly Vinyl/ Aluminium |
Finish | “PU Under Coat NC Top Coat” | “PU Under Coat NC Top Coat” | Melomime | “Powder Coat/Baked Enamel” | Water Based PU Paint Coat | |
Weight | Very Light | Medium Weight | Very Heavy | Medium Weight | Heavy | |
Fire Retardant | ![]() | ![]() | ||||
Structural Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | |
Paint Warranty | 3 Years | 3 Years | 3 Years | Lifetime | Lifetime | |
Cracking/ Warping | 1 year | 1 Year | 1 Year | Lifetime | Lifetime | |
Maximum Panel Width | 900 ![]() ![]() | 900 ![]() ![]() | 750 ![]() | 900 ![]() ![]() ![]() | 750 ![]() ![]() | |
Closure | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
DURABILITY | Impact Resistance | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Surface Durability | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Wet Areas | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||
Interior | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Exterior | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Unpainted only | ||||
Wipe Clean | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() | |
Washable | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||
Replaceable Parts | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
SAFETY | Double Key Deadlocks | ![]() | ||||
Internal Flush Bolt | ![]() | |||||
Cam Lock | ![]() | ![]() | ||||
Intrusion Resistance | Low | Low | Low | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Low | |
OPTIONS | Plantation Tilt | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Clearview Tilt | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Shapes | ![]() | ![]() | Angle Only | ![]() | ||
Custom Paint Colour | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||
GREEN | Low VOC | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Lead Free | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Recyclable | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||
Plantation/ Renewable | ![]() | ![]() | na | na | na |
* Wide Hinged Panels Will Sag and Flex
Which Shutter?
Shutter Construction Comparison
Shutter Construction Comparison

Why Choose SMRT Shutters? | |
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Warp, Crack and shrink resistant | ![]() |
Water and corrosion resistant? | ![]() |
Aluminium reinforced for strength? | ![]() |
Flame retardant? | ![]() |
Paint Finish and custom colour? | ![]() |
Low VOC and toxin free? | ![]() |
Fade and colour change resistant? | ![]() |
ECO friendly and recyclable? | ![]() |
Do they have a Lifetime Warranty? | ![]() |
Are they a good insulator for my home? | ![]() |
Durable and high impact resistant? | ![]() |






