Summertime is Shutter Time

Well, another hot summer is just around the corner, and this seems like a great time to think about a beautiful option for controlling heat gain in your house - via your windows.  If your house is like mine, then East, West, and South windows get really hot.  Many types of blinds will block the heat to some extent, however try this.  On a hot day - place you hand in the general area of a sun exposed window - you will feel heat warming your space - even with your current window covering closed.  This heat is costing you air conditioning dollars and/or making your room less comfortable.

By choosing plantation shutters for your heat exposure windows, you can greatly control the summertime sizzle.  Why?  Because, shutters are much more substantive then most other types of blinds.  The heat simply has a harder time radiating through the thickness of the rails, stiles and louvers.  Additionally, shutters when fully closed have only minor gaps.  This means less heat leakage into your space.

Also, when the sun is not directly on the window - a slight tilt of the louvers will still control the outdoor warmth while allowing various light options.  Without a doubt, shutters are one of the top window covering choices for controlling the temperature allowed through your window openings.  They are also one of the most beautiful.

We would love to help you with your plantation shutter project.  Also, be sure to check out our online shutter cost calculator for a rough idea of what your project may cost.