Monday, 9 September 2013

Reasons Plantation Shutters Charleston Are Suitable For Windows

By Helene Norris


When selecting treatments for windows, residents of Charleston always go for a plantation shutter. Not only are they cheaper in comparison to custom draperies, but also are versatile and increase the homes value. Whats more, they are the only windows treatment capable of being financed through a home purchase, due to their high level of desirability and being able to stay put even after the home is sold. This article explores why plantation shutters Charleston are a favorite of residents.

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 and a plantation have several differences. Traditional ones are found mainly in New England States and have smaller and narrower louvers. A traditional shutter is rarely installed nowadays since the current trend involves allowing plenty of light while keeping the window open to outside view.

In the South, large plantation homes often utilized the louvered style wider shutters, thus giving them their name. The design of some of them is such that it has a narrow divider rail. This facilitates separate control of the bottom and top louvers, a feature that is quite handy when the homeowner would love some privacy in the evening.

Plantation shutters of today come in different sizes and many styles. The size of louver that a homeowner selects actually depends on personal choice. One for two and a half inches is an ideal selection for average sized rooms with normal height of ceiling, and happens to be more traditional. A louver for three and a half inches is best suitable for those with large rooms with soaring ceilings.

Several factors have to be put into consideration when in the process of buying a plantation shutter. A shutter making company usually takes the window measurement to design a shutter that fits exactly. In bathrooms, a shutter designed in a double hung fashion are usually the best. With such a design, the bottom louver can be lowered to enhance privacy while the top one is left open to let in light. Getting similar functions is not possible with drapes, wood blinds or curtains.

A half shutter is in some cases all that are needed, although one should be cautious when thinking of buying one. There is no much difference in cost between them and an entire shutter, and no much control of sunlight or insulation. Whole shutters make it possible for one to get a full view, while also protecting household furniture from suffering damage. It is hence of great importance to weigh the advantages and disadvantages before settling on what to eventually buy.

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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