Noise Reducing Shutters - Minimise Sound & Enhance Comfort
Shutters are a highly effective way to reduce external noise and create a quieter, more peaceful home environment. Unlike fabric-based window treatments, shutters can be made from materials with an internal structure that naturally disrupt sound waves, helping to muffle noise and improve acoustic insulation. If you live near a busy road, railway, or urban area, noise-reducing shutters can significantly reduce unwanted disturbances.
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How Shutters Help Reduce Noise
Air-Filled, Sound-Absorbing Structure
The key to noise reduction is using materials with a structured, air-filled composition that help disrupt and absorb sound waves. At Surrey Blinds and Shutters, we offer two highly effective shutter types:
✔ Lightweight Wooden Shutters – Made from wood with a natural air-filled structure, these shutters effectively absorb sound energy, preventing it from easily transmitting through the material.
✔ ABS Slat Shutters – Designed with a hollow-core slat structure, these shutters help diffuse sound vibrations, reducing noise penetration while remaining durable and moisture-resistant.
Snug Fit for Maximum Noise Reduction
Proper installation is essential for soundproofing. Gaps around the shutters can allow noise to leak through, which is why professional fitting is highly recommended. At Surrey Blinds and Shutters, we provide a free installation service, ensuring:
- Shutters are precisely measured for a snug fit.
- Edges are caulked to create as improved acoustic barrier.
- Slats close firmly to reduce outside disturbances.
🚪 Full Height Shutters for Best Noise Reduction
When it comes to reducing outside noise, full height shutters are one of the best options available. Their design naturally minimises gaps, ensuring a tighter seal across the entire window.
Here’s why full height shutters work so well:
• ✅ Fewer joins compared to tier-on-tier or café style shutters, meaning fewer points for sound to seep through
• ✅ Full 4 Sided Frame coverage from top to bottom, creating an improved acoustic barrier
• ✅ Mid-rails are integrated only when needed for panel strength, maintaining visual balance and sound control
• ✅ Best suited for bedrooms, living rooms, and street-facing rooms where reducing external noise is crucial
Choosing a full height design helps maintain a quieter, more restful indoor environment, especially when combined with expert fitting and careful caulking around the frame.
🌙 Shutter & Shade – Dual-Layer Noise Reduction
If you’re looking for maximum acoustic performance, our Shutter and Shade system takes it a step further.
By combining a plantation shutter with a built-in cellular pleated blind, it creates a double layer to reduce sound as well as light.
Here’s how Shutter and Shade improves noise reduction:
• ✅ The cellular structure of the blind traps air, absorbing and diffusing sound waves
• ✅ Creates a second noise reducing layer behind the plantation shutter
• ✅ Especially effective in bedrooms, nurseries, and media rooms where reduced noise matters most
• ✅ Adds thermal insulation benefits alongside sound reduction
This makes Shutter and Shade the ideal solution for customers who want the best of both worlds — reduced noise and reduced light.
🛠️ Engineered Stiles and Mortise and Tenon Joints
Built for Long-Term Performance
Reducing noise isn’t just about panel layout — it’s also about how the shutters are built.
Stronger, straighter frames stay tight for longer, keeping your home quieter over the years.
At Surrey Blinds and Shutters, we build quality in from the start:
• ✅ Engineered Stiles – Laminated layers create a straighter, more stable frame, reducing the risk of movement that can create new gaps
• ✅ Mortise and Tenon Joints – Traditional joinery techniques add strength at critical points, reducing twisting or sagging even with daily use
These build techniques ensure that your shutters maintain their snug fit and acoustic performance for years to come — backed by our 10-year guarantee.
Layering for Maximum Noise Protection
For even greater acoustic comfort, you can layer your shutters with additional treatments:
• ✅ Roman Blinds mounted over the shutters help absorb sound vibrations inside the room
• ✅ Heavy Curtains add an extra barrier, particularly effective on larger windows or bays
• ✅ Layering Shutters with fabrics creates a softer, quieter environment overall
This approach is particularly recommended for bedrooms and lounges where background noise can disturb sleep or relaxation.
🌡️ Thermal & Noise Reduction – The Double Advantage
Another major advantage of noise-reducing shutters is that insulation works both ways:
Improved thermal insulation also enhances sound control.
How it helps:
• ✅ A tighter frame helps trap warmth in winter and buffer outdoor noise
• ✅ Solid panel options or Shutter and Shade solutions enhance both thermal and acoustic performance
• ✅ Ideal for bedrooms, bay windows, and street-facing homes
Better comfort. Better quietness. Better energy efficiency — all in one investment.
🧼 Keeping Your Noise-Reducing Shutters Clean
Keeping your shutters clean is important to maintain their snug closure — and that directly impacts their ability to block noise.
Here’s how to care for them:
• ✅ Dust regularly using a feather duster, microfibre cloth, or vacuum brush attachment
• ✅ For waterproof shutters (Herm or Wisley ranges), wipe with warm water and a mild detergent, then dry thoroughly
• ✅ For wooden or MDF shutters, use a soft dry cloth; only lightly dampen if absolutely necessary
• ✅ Avoid using bleach, ammonia, or abrasive cleaners
Pro Tip:
Remember to dust inside the frame where the panel meets the wall — keeping this clear helps shutters close more tightly against external noise.
Book a Free Consultation Today
If you’re looking for an effective way to reduce outside noise and enhance your home’s comfort, our range of Wooden and ABS Shutters are an excellent choice.
Call us at 01483 608 274 to speak with an expert.
Book a Free Consultation today and explore the best noise-reducing shutters for your home!
🆓 Free Temporary Blinds While You Wait
When you order plantation shutters from us, we offer complimentary temporary blinds to cover your windows during the manufacturing period — so you’re never left without privacy or control over light.
These temporary blinds are:
• Free With A Shutter Purchase
• Easy to fit
• Neutral in colour and discreet in appearance
• Ideal for maintaining privacy and comfort while your shutters are being made
📍 Just one more way we aim to make your experience smooth and stress-free.
🤝 Our Service Commitment
At Surrey Blinds and Shutters, we combine quality craftsmanship with trusted service, ensuring every customer receives a smooth, professional experience from start to finish.
✅ Our Own In-House Fitting Team
All of our shutters are installed by our own experienced fitters — we never subcontract. You’ll deal with the same trusted team throughout your journey.
✅ Post-Installation Checklist
Once your shutters are fitted, we carry out a detailed checklist to make sure everything is perfect and you’re completely happy before we leave.
✅ 10-Year Shutter Guarantee
We stand by the quality of our products. That’s why all our shutters come with a full 10-year guarantee for your peace of mind.
✅ UK-Made Shutters in as Little as 5 Weeks
Need shutters sooner? Our UK-made range can be manufactured and installed in as little as five weeks – ideal if you’re working to a deadline.
✅ Established in 2009
We’ve been proudly trading since 2009, bringing years of hands-on experience to every consultation, installation, and customer we work with.
✅ Free Temporary Blinds While You Wait
Waiting for shutters to be made? We offer complimentary temporary blinds so you’re never without privacy or light control during the lead time.
Whether you’re fitting out a single bay or updating your whole home, we’re here to help from start to finish – with a team that genuinely cares.
Can plantation shutters really help reduce outside noise?
Yes. While no shutter system can eliminate noise entirely, well-fitted plantation shutters — particularly full height designs made from lightweight hardwood or ABS slats — can reduce sound penetration by disrupting and absorbing sound waves.
Which shutter material is best for noise reduction?
Lightweight hardwood shutters and ABS slat shutters are both excellent choices. Their internal structures help absorb and diffuse sound energy more effectively than dense solid materials like MDF
Is full height better than tier-on-tier for reducing noise?
Yes. Full height shutters have fewer joins, which helps create a stronger, more continuous sound barrier compared to tier-on-tier shutters, which introduce an extra break point between tiers.
How does Shutter and Shade improve noise control?
Shutter and Shade adds a built-in cellular blind behind the shutter, creating a second air pocket that traps and diffuses sound waves — greatly improving both light blocking and acoustic insulation.
How important is expert fitting for noise reduction?
Extremely important. A snug, properly sealed frame fitted by experienced installers (with caulking to eliminate micro-gaps) makes a major difference in reducing sound leakage around the edges.
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