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Portchester Aluminium · security with style
Aluminium Security Shutters
The Portchester range of aluminium shutters delivers safety and style in equal measure, adding a layer of window protection without compromising on elegance.
ServiceMeasured & fitted
MaterialAluminium, manufactured in South Africa
SecurityLock & key, patented Italian locks
ColoursSatin White or Charcoal
QuoteFree survey, no obligation
Portchester Aluminium
Security without compromise
Whilst the Portchester range looks just like our normal elegant plantation shutters, there's one clear difference: they also have a lock and key. Manufactured in South Africa, where home security is a high priority, these robust shutters are designed with both protection and poise in mind.
- Lock & key securityWhilst the Portchester range looks just like our normal elegant plantation shutters, there's one clear difference: they also have a lock and key.
- Designed for securityManufactured in South Africa, where home security is a high priority, these robust shutters are designed with both protection and poise in mind.
- An elegant alternativePortchester is an elegant alternative to heavy traditional security grilles, roller shutters or burglar bars, which can block out the light and look severe and industrial.
- Built for outdoor useAluminium shutters can be locked from both sides, making them a great solution for external installations, and they are very durable and hard-wearing.
Product benefits
The benefits of Portchester aluminium shutters
The Portchester range combines the security of a lock and key with the elegance of a plantation shutter. These are the benefits of choosing aluminium.
Security with style
Portchester shutters blend aesthetically with other shutter styles, so you can maintain a consistent scheme throughout your home.
Patented Italian locks
Robust, durable and extremely tough, the Portchester range includes patented Italian locks.
Peace of mind
Portchester shutters provide an additional layer of security against intruders.
Indoor and outdoor solution
Aluminium shutters are corrosion resistant and hard-wearing, perfect for both indoor and outdoor installations.
Sleek, hidden design
A hidden tilt rod lets you operate the louvres by hand rather than moving a rod up and down, for a sleek, modern design with elegant contours and clean lines. When locked, the louvres still work but the shutter panels can't be opened.
Material construction
How our Portchester aluminium shutters are made for security without compromise
The Portchester range of aluminium shutters is manufactured in South Africa, where home security is a high priority, and is equipped with a hidden tilt rod and patented Italian locks.
- Aluminium constructionPortchester shutters are made of aluminium, giving them the strength needed for a security shutter while keeping the elegant look of a plantation shutter.
- Patented Italian locksEach shutter is fitted with patented Italian locks, making the range robust, durable and extremely tough.
- Hidden tilt rodA hidden tilt rod operates the louvres by hand, creating a sleek, modern design with elegant contours and clean lines.
- Lockable from both sidesAluminium shutters can be locked from both sides, making them well suited to external installations, and they are corrosion resistant and hard-wearing.
For full technical details, download the Portchester specifications (PDF).
Available colours
Two finishes.
Satin White or Charcoal.
Our Portchester range of aluminium shutters is available in satin white or charcoal.
Colour sample chips available on request
Request a colour sampleFinishes 2
- Satin White
- Charcoal
On-screen colours are a guide, so request a sample to see the finish in your room.
Louvre sizes
Choose your louvre size
Portchester is a measure and fit range, so louvre options are discussed and agreed with you during your free home survey.
Measured for your home
Because Portchester is a survey-only range, your specialist confirms louvre and panel options for your specific windows during the appointment.
Hidden tilt rod
Louvres are operated by hand using a hidden tilt rod rather than a visible rod, for elegant contours and clean lines.
Locked operation
When the shutters are locked, the louvres still work as before, but the shutter panels can't be opened.
Tracked Portchester shutters
Wide openings need a tracking system
Portchester is very difficult to fit on bay windows, so it is rarely the right choice for a bay. Where Portchester really comes into its own is on a track: the aluminium panels run along a top track in a bi-fold or bypass configuration, which is how we typically install this range across wide windows, patio doors and large openings. Book a free appointment and we will arrange a visit to your home to suggest the most suitable tracked solution to your security requirements.
- Tracked rather than hingedWhen a window's width needs more than two panels, the shutters are hung from a top track instead of hinged to a frame.
- Bi-fold or bypassPanels fold back concertina-style or slide past each other, so even very wide openings can be fully cleared.
- No-obligation quoteA specialist measures your windows for free, assesses whether tracking suits them and sends you a no-obligation quote.
Real homes
Portchester Aluminium shutters in real homes
Genuine Shutter Shop photography of Portchester Aluminium shutters in UK homes and completed projects. View shutter gallery
Made to measure, made for you
Designed around the way you live
Every home and every security requirement is different. Book a free appointment and a specialist will visit to assess your windows, discuss lock and colour options, and recommend the most suitable hinged, bi-fold, bypass or tracked configuration, then send you a no-obligation quote.
- Precise fitmade to the dimensions of your individual window
- Light and privacypanels and louvres adjust throughout the day, giving you control without visual clutter
- Specialist advicea survey talks through panel layouts, louvre sizes, colours and hardware choices
- Flexible servicea free home survey, then professional measuring and installation
Shutter styles
Portchester Aluminium in every style
Aluminium shutters can be fitted to many different window types. They are available in hinged, bi-fold or bypass style. When the window width requires more than two panels, they will require a tracking system.
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Your questions answered
Portchester Aluminium shutters FAQs
What are Portchester aluminium shutters?
Portchester is our range of aluminium security shutters. They look just like our normal elegant plantation shutters, but with one clear difference: they also have a lock and key.
How much do Portchester shutters cost?
Portchester is a measure and fit range, so there's no online price. Book a free survey and we will take the measurements for your windows and send you a no-obligation quote.
Are Portchester shutters secure?
Yes. The range includes patented Italian locks and provides an additional layer of security against intruders, while still looking like an elegant plantation shutter.
Where are Portchester shutters made?
Portchester aluminium shutters are manufactured in South Africa, where home security is a high priority, so they are designed with both protection and poise in mind.
Can I buy Portchester shutters online?
No. Portchester is a measure and fit range only. Book a free appointment and our specialist will visit your home, measure your windows and recommend the most suitable solution before sending you a no-obligation quote.
What colours are Portchester shutters available in?
Our Portchester range of aluminium shutters is available in satin white or charcoal.
How does the hidden tilt rod work?
The Portchester range is equipped with a hidden tilt rod, so you can operate the louvres by hand rather than moving a rod up and down, for a sleek, modern design with elegant contours and clean lines.
What happens to the louvres when the shutter is locked?
When locked, the louvres still work as before, but the shutter panels can't be opened.
Can aluminium shutters be used outdoors?
Yes. Aluminium shutters are corrosion resistant and hard-wearing, and because they can be locked from both sides, they are a great solution for external installations.
What styles are Portchester shutters available in?
Aluminium shutters can be fitted to many different window types. They are available in hinged, bi-fold or bypass style, and a tracking system is used when the window width requires more than two panels.
How is Portchester different from security grilles or roller shutters?
Unlike heavy traditional security grilles, roller shutters or burglar bars, which can block out the light and look severe and industrial, Portchester blends aesthetically with your other shutters so you can maintain a consistent scheme throughout your home.
How long are Portchester shutters guaranteed for?
Shutters from The Shutter Shop are guaranteed for 5 years. If you have a question about your guarantee, our team is happy to help.
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