Flutter Shutter™ Blogs

Energy saving window systems are an important pillar of retrofit and efficiency measures in properties. Both for the household and for industrial or commercial properties. These window systems help to keep costs low and better make use of the energy being pumped into these locations. Today, we will go over 6 benefits of installing energy […]

A great deal of the public housing available today was created several decades ago. When we talk about social housing blinds in these properties, it is more than just an aesthetic choice. In many cases, effective energy-saving social housing blinds can help these ailing properties. Much of the social housing stock on the market struggles […]

When it comes to your windows, there are many options to improve both their visual appearance and energy efficiency. A plantation shutter is one option available on the market. One that has a refined, sleek beauty that can be included in an effective, energy-efficient window system. Flutter Shutter, our own plantation shutter from Liverpool, is […]

Rising energy bills and a greater focus on sustainability have made many UK homeowners look for ways to make their properties more energy efficient. While insulation and double glazing are common solutions, windows remain a significant source of heat loss Up to 18% of a home’s heat can escape through its windows. This is where […]

As the government continues to push social housing towards sustainability, many registered social landlords are looking towards solutions for their housing stock. Social housing stock is in specific need of that. This is because social housing stock faces higher expectations. With improvements needing to be balanced against costs, many have turned towards window-focused solutions. Including […]

When it comes to social housing in Liverpool, our home city, we know a thing or two about the struggles families face. There has never been a time when there haven’t been people living in these homes who struggle with fuel costs. Lately, however, the situation has worsened. Stagnant wages, high fuel costs, and limited […]

In the UK, there is an ongoing issue of many families suffering from fuel poverty. This is a consistent problem for those in the lowest-income households. Luckily, some measures can help, such as our own social housing window blinds, known as Flutter Shutter. Social housing blinds are a fabric-first measure designed to tackle the energy […]

When you hear of bespoke blinds in Liverpool, you probably think of a standard set of window blinds, the kind you’ll see in most homes in one way or another. But in this case, that isn’t quite accurate. For example, our own bespoke blinds from Liverpool, which are custom-made to help trap heat within the […]

In the modern world, every effort must be made to help bring down energy usage, especially in the millions of homes across the UK. Each year, we use thousands of kilowatt-hours across millions of homes. You may be curious how a set of bespoke shutters can help reduce this usage. Today, we aim to address […]

We describe Flutter Shutter as a fabric first energy efficient measure, interchangeable with calling it energy efficient secondary glazing. But many might not be aware of what secondary glazing actually entails. Throughout this blog, we aim to highlight this technology and its potential to enhance the overall energy efficiency of a home. What Does Secondary […]

Unless you are extremely fortunate, you more than likely already know about the ongoing energy cost crisis in the UK. With growing fuel costs for homes, it’s important to consider measures to help alleviate these costs. One thing you can consider is the installation of a window system. With the average household in England still […]

The MEES, or the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard, has been under consultation for the last few months to establish new changes for both social housing and private housing. The changes aim to encourage private and registered social landlords to renovate homes to improve energy efficiency as part of the government’s net-zero efforts. Within this blog, […]