[Malaga, WA, February 16, 2015] – Half Price Shutters, one of the most trusted roller shutter specialists in Western Australia, offers a selection of shutters ideal as protection against extreme heat and bushfire. The company’s domestic shutters are Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)-rated to protect against radiant and ember heat from wildfires.

Protection against Bushfires

Australia has been recently hit by a wave of bushfires. During the early part of 2015, wildfires swept across Western Australia through New South Wales. Add to that the drought and extreme heat that a large part of the country has been experiencing, and residents are in for quite the year. In 2013, the country experienced record-breaking heatwaves, including the hottest day, month, season and calendar year. This triggered bushfires and broke more than 100 records related to heat and temperature.

Many homeowners were forced out of their homes to get away from the raging bushfires, with some residences even engulfed by the flames. As a way to protect against these wildfires, homeowners are encouraged to choose fire resistant materials for their homes. This is where Half Price Shutters comes in.

Half Price Shutters carries an impressive range of domestic shutters that are rated by the CSIRO. These products are suitable for the protection of windows against the radiant and ember heat that comes with bushfires, based on the opinion of the CSIRO Appraisals Technical assessment 329.

The company’s products also satisfy Clause GP5.1 (volume 1-class 2 to 9 buildings) and Clause P2.3.4 (volume 2-class 1 & 10 buildings) of the Australian Building Code of 2005.

These also satisfy the requirement of level 2 construction for protecting window openings from radiant heat in a high category bushfire, as defined in AS 3959, or the Australian Standard for buildings in a bushfire-prone area.

Protection from the Elements

Aside from bushfire protection, the products offered by Half Price Shutters are also weather-resistant. Homeowners can effectively and efficiently keep their homes cool during summer and warm during winter without an increase in their electricity bills.

The shutters also give homes increased protection against strong winds, storms, and hail storms.

About Half Price Shutters

Half Price Shutters is a premier provider of roller shutters in Western Australia. Established in 1997, this family-owned and –operated company is committed to providing shutter solutions that match any client’s requirements. All their products—from the domestic shutters, commercial, and plantation shutters, as well as their lifestyle screens—are made of high-grade materials.

For more information about the company and their products, visit their website at HalfPriceShuttersWA.com.au.