subject: Advantages Of Shutters [print this page] Shutters are a type of window covering that can be on the interior or exterior of a building. They are most commonly used on residential houses. They can be used instead of or as well as curtains. Shutters frame the window area and often have louvers that can be opened or shut according to how the user see fit. Curtains and blinds have their own benefits but here we take a look at the advantages of shutters in comparison with curtains.
Many would agree that shutters are more aesthetically pleasing than curtains. They are a Mediterranean in style that many like. They give a house an old fashioned, elegant and homely feel. They can also be seen as an investment, as they can add value to the building. They are part of a building and arent just removed when the homeowner moves elsewhere.
Shutters can usually be made to specifically fit the customers requirements. Making shutters is more or an art, as they are crafted to fit the size, style and decoration of the house they are being made for. They can be designed with or without louvers and painted and designed in any style. Shutters can be painted in any colour. They can also be re-painted when the colour begins to be worn or if you want a change of colour.
Durability is another advantage of shutters. They typically last many years depending on the materials used to construct them. Some shutter makers offer lifetime guarantees as they are so confidant that they will last. Their durability comes from the solid wood materials that are used.
Curtains are much more high maintenance than shutters. When they need to be cleaned, for example, they must usually be taken down and dry cleaned. This isnt necessary with shutters though; they can merely be wiped down with soap and water, just like cleaning furniture. Due to exposure to the weather conditions, exterior shutters may require cleaning more often than curtains, but it is only a small job.
Due to the design, variables such as the amount of light, air and heat being let through can be varied. This though, is specific to louvered shutters. The louvers can be opened or shut to let in the amount of light you want. They dont have to be fully open or fully shut, so all possible light, no light, or anything in between can be let in. Using curtains there are two options available when it comes to letting air in open the window or close it. Louvered shutters offer much more control than this. It means on a fairly warm day that is still not considered hot, you can have the louvers partly open.
Shutters, when closed, offer protection for windows. This is particularly an advantage if you live in an area where natural disasters are a common occurrence.
