Why Plantation Shutters

Plantation shutters are one of the most enduring and popular window dressings available, they are quite expensive but that doesn't seem to put people of buying them. So what is it about Plantation shutters that make them so popular?

There are quite a few reasons and it's difficult to put them into any kind of order but the number one reason is very clear, that is they look great. Here I'll list what I consider to be the top reasons for buying interior wooden shutters. (in no particular order)

• Stylish Good Looks
• Added Security
• Better Light Control
• Insulation (from draughty windows)
• Sound Proofing (from road noise)
• Added Value (property value)
• Maintenance Free
• Fresh Air Without Draughts

The list above is what I consider to be the TOP 8 Reasons to Buy Window Shutters, so lets expand a little on each.

Stylish Good Looks

Well this goes without saying, all the most beautiful homes tend to have shutters nowadays and the main reason is the timeless style that shutters represent. They can be colour co-ordinated to suit almost any room in any home with slats (the louvres) in 4 different sizes depending on the size of the window. As any interior designer and they will tell you (discounting the cost) that wooden shutters are their number one choice of window dressing.

Added Security

Many prospective buyers of interior shutters rarely ask about security and if the shutters will help with regard to keeping the home safe and sound. Any determined burglar will find their way into your home if they really want to, I'm afraid that's a sad fact. Having said that most burglars are NOT determined they are more opportunistic, they will look for the easiest target. If a would be thief was checking out two homes one with shutters and one without it would be 99% certain they would choose the property without window shutters first, simply because it would be easier.

Better Light Control

Plantation Shutters offer unrivalled light control, curtains and blinds can't control the light in your room as good as shutters.

With shutters you have the choice of "Folded Back" this is where the shutter doors are fully open exposing the window fully as if there was no covering, this gives the maximum light allowed by the window. The opposite is "Closed Shutters" which simply means the shutters are closed, if you have louvres, they are closed and the shutter panels are closed across the window. Even with louvred shutters this will give you around 98% blackout and 99% blackout with solid shutters.

Insulation

This is another one of the benefits of wooden shutters that is often overlooked. When compared to other window treatments wood shutters is second to none regarding insulation. Many home owners will say "well I've got double glazing" that simple fact is almost all glazing products are inefficient when it comes to keeping you home well insulated.

It's well known that having long thick curtains over you windows in the winter keeps your rooms warm, well just imagine how warm your room would be with solid wooden panel shutters covering the window, blocking all the drafts and keeping the cold air trapped between the shutter and the window. No other window treatment can do that.

Sound Proofing

The soundproofing properties of shutters falls into the same category of benefits as the insulation in terms of the public's perception and knowledge of Plantation Shutters. When you think about it you insulate your home to keep warm but you also insulate against sound where noise may be a problem.

Added Value

We all like to add value to our homes and normally you would do that by adding extra rooms or landscaping the garden. Given that plantation shutters Insulate, Sound Proof, provide Added Security and look good it make sense that given 2 identical homes one with wooden shutters and one without, you will choose the one with shutters. Plantation Shutters make your home more desirable, thus increasing the price of your home. You won't make any profits but you will recoup the price of the shutters with the increase in value of your home.

Maintenance Free

Once your interior shutters are installed the only maintenance is a wipe over with a damp cloth once every 6 months, done.

Fresh Air Without Draughts

Fresh air, we all love to have fresh air in our homes, it keeps the the home smelling clean and reduces damp by removing moist air, but many people don't open their windows. It's "too draughty" they say. Well I say get some plantation shutters, open your window then using louvred shutters you would tilt the louvres to point upwards. The air will then enter the room rising to the ceiling. That's where all the warm air is, the cold air will come in at a higher level and warm a little before falling back down into the room. As a result of this convection action you don't feel the draughts.

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