Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Why Plantation Shutters Charleston Are The Best Choice For Windows

By Helene Norris


When choosing windows treatments, Charleston residents are always in favor of a plantation shutter. They are less expensive when compared to custom draperies, can increase a homes value, and are quite versatile. In addition, they are the only treatments for windows that can be financed with a house purchase. This is due to their ability to stay put within a house even after it has been sold, and their high desirability. Below is a look at why residents are in favor of plantation shutters Charleston.

When it comes to kitchen, a plantation shutter impresses many. However, a home owner should know a couple of things when trying to buy a shutter. One is whether the custom shutter they are buying suits the windows of their house. The other is whether the company making them will have to adjust them so that they are able to fit. In most cases, their prices remain constant.

A traditional shutter is quite different from a plantation shutter. They have narrower, smaller louvers, and can be found mostly in the New England States. Nowadays, traditional ones are seldom installed as the current trend is keeping the outside view open letting in plenty of light.

It is the Spanish who first introduced shutters to the Americas. Huge plantation homes located in the south often used a wider and louvered style shutter, hence the name. A shutter may designed in such a way that it has a divider rail that is narrow. This enables the top and bottom louvers to be controlled separately, something that is handy to the homeowner at night when they need some privacy.

It is up to the personal choice of the homeowner to determine the louver size that they eventually choose. They can go for a louver of two inches and a half that suits rooms of average size having an ordinary ceiling height, and is also quite traditional. The most suitable louver for a large room with a high ceiling is one for three inches and a half.

There are a number of vital features to watch out for when buying a shutter. A custom shutter firm will take exact measurements of a window and build shutters that fit. Shutters designed in the double hung fashion or with a divider rail are quite a popular choice for bathrooms. They enable bottom louvers to be closed for privacy while the top ones can be opened for light and a view. Getting such kind of functions with wood blinds, curtains or drapes is quite hard.

In some cases, a half shutter is all that is required, although caution should be exercised when buying one. It costs almost the same price as a full length shutter, and the user might not get much insulation or control of sunlight. A full shutters enables a beautiful view with lots of light and also protect furniture pieces and rugs from being damaged. Therefore, a homeowner should consider the pros and cons before deciding to purchase a half shutter.

Should plantation shutters Charleston be constructed with windows in mind, the homeowner gets to choose from a wide variety of designs. Window panels can open two ways, bi-fold to a single side or from the center.




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