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Shielding and Protection
The summer can shine intense light through your windows in the summer. This poses a major problem since the direct heat entering your home causes heat gain.
Heat gain can impact the performance of your HVAC system on the hottest days since it makes the key cooling components work harder. Furthermore, once excessive heat builds up in your home, it will likely trigger the cooling systems of your air conditioner more often, and this frequent starting and stopping may wear down your equipment.
If you have shutters over your windows, they will block sunlight from getting in, trap air, and shield everything from the world outside. When your curtains are completely closed, they will effectively prevent glare on television screens and other glass panels.
Shutters have adjustable rods that allow you to control the visibility. For instance, if you would like to monitor the children outdoors in your driveway while also blocking sunlight, you could open the shutters partially. You can shut curtains this way while they are hanging over a double-pane or single-pane window.
Custom Options
The latest shutters come in many different sizes and shapes. Still, you aren’t obligated to buy the standard options on display since custom designs are also available. Custom shutters have convenient configurations and measurements that allow homeowners to enhance windows of different types.
When choosing custom shutters, it is important to select a size that’s not only slightly taller but also wider than the installation spot. If about 1 inch is added to the final measurements, you will be able to hang the shutters in place with no restrictions.
You may still have to trim the shutters to get the best fit possible. For this task, you will need the following tools to help you decorate the materials:
- A Table
- A Mitre
- A Radial Arm Saw
Light Management
Once you have installed a pair of shutters, you can manage where and how the light shines into your home. Shutters are able to control light well since they have solid slats. Sunlight seeps through the slats on sunny days when they are partially or entirely opened. The slats can be used to:
Warm-Up: Temperatures around windows indoors will drop dramatically on cold days. If you close a pair of shutters, you will contain the hot air from your HVAC system flowing out of the vents. If you install shutters and ensure that they remain closed most of the time, all the heating cycles will be faster, and the monthly energy costs will reduce.
Nourish Plants: Nourishment is necessary for houseplants to grow and sunlight provides most of their nutrients. With the shutters in place, it is possible to control the amount of sunlight each plant gets by the windows throughout the day. If you are looking for ways to shade over your Pergola, I recommend having a look at Outdoor Blinds For Pergola.
Security
The vast majority of shutters have a latch or lock that adds a layer of protection. Both of the components have one purpose, which is keeping curtains closed once they are shut. The significant benefit is that a lock or latch is the window’s first line of security. It, therefore, means that an intruder will first have to break the lock on the shutters and window to enter your home.
Curb Appeal
Great shutters have the potential to increase your home’s curb appeal. To make your siding stand out, you can pick any of the shutter designs below:
Louvered: Louvred shutters have overlapping slats of wood. If your house has architectural elements that lack flair, louvered shutters can help take your design to the next level.
Paneled: Panelled shutters are available in raised and recessed varieties. Some manufacturers even make flat, paneled shutters, which have an excellent profile that blends perfectly with the siding on a vintage or modern home.
