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Plantation Shutters in Sunny Places

10/27/2014

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Shutters for hot, sunny windows are a great choice.  Through the especially sunny and hot climates of the west, southwest and south, plantation shutters are hard to beat.  By adjusting louver size, panel configuration and divider options, you can optimize heat and light control in almost any exposure.  On a super hot Arizona summer afternoon, close them all the way down, and block the heat.  It is almost as good as boarding up the window, except it looks really nice.

Shutters will make you windows look great.  We have never left a shutter installation thinking, "That looks average."  We always leave the job thinking, "My goodness, what an amazing transformation."  Shutters really are the nicest, most timeless option for covering your windows.  They cost a little bit more on the front end, even though prices have come down over the years because of product innovations and manufacturing technologies, but they pay for themselves over time and will add character, beauty and warmth to your space.  Dollar for dollar, they will hold there value better then any other window covering on the market and never go out of style.

Check out our shutter cost calculator.  We would love the opportunity to help you with your project.


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The Z-Frame - A Game Changing Shutter Innovation

10/20/2014

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Why You Should Consider a Z-Frame Shutter

The Z-frame shutter option has changed the look and feel of shutters - especially for homes whose windows are not cased.  In recent years, builders have moved away from window casing, with decorative molding around the window, and instead have simply provided either square or bull nose painted drywall.  This move saved money but eliminated that classic framed window look that makes such a spectacular design statement and adds so much character.

Years ago, most shutters were hung like a protruding box around the window.  The shutters were still classic looking but did create a look that affected the lines of the home.  In some cases, they might even seem heavy and over bearing.  Of course, the other option was to mount the shutter inside the window frame, but this often created gaps that needed caulking or else issues with inadequate sill depth for louver operation.

Then, along came the z-frame option - a semi inside mount frame that gave the window a framed look while moving the shutter back so as to eliminate the giant box hung on the wall effect.  With that - a new era and interest in shutters was born.  The classic look of a framed window with a shutter built in at an affordable price.  Because of this innovation, shutters are very much in style and in some markets shutter sales are exploding. 

Why?  Because, the Z-frame shutter restores the classic cased window look, they last longer then any other window covering made, they are timeless in their appeal, and they are almost certain to add value to the home.  The Z-frame shutter is a great option and has become the standard go to for most professional window covering professionals.

Wherever applicable, we at Latreia Blinds and Shutters, recommend the Z-frame shutter option.
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    Charlie Wakefield - I have worked in the window covering industry for over 15 years and I have the good fortune of working with some of the very best around.  I hope you enjoy our little shutter tales.

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