Plantation Shutters

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The plantation shutter is a type of window treatment that is made primarily of wood.

Shutters typically constitute of frames that consists of vertical and horizontal stiles.

They also have window blinds – horizontal as well as vertical – that can be opened and closed or are fixed. The plantation shutters are so called because of their origin – the shutters originated in the southern states of America that have been typically popular for plantations with extreme hot and humid weather conditions There is a growing preference among-st house owners in the country to install the plantation shutters. Some of the reasons are:Look and appearance – anything wooden helps give a very clean appearance to the interiors of the room. One can retain the original color or color them in white or a vibrant color. Since the plantation shutters have wider panels and space between panels, they automatically make the room look bigger and also allow abundant natural light in when open.

Plantation shutters are amazing insulators. Due to their wide space they allow more heat and light to enter the room during winters. The thickness of the shutters helps in keeping the chilly air outside.

They provide for efficient ventilation. At the same time, they help maintain the privacy of the owners too.

The plantation shutters are extremely durable. Though they cost a bit initially, over a period of the cost counters off as they are not required to be replaced for long period of time.

Plantation shutters are cost-efficient because they help lower your energy bills.

Due to their insulating property, they can be kept closed during the hot summer 1/2

days and nights and opened during winters and even night time.

Low maintenance is an additional feature of the plantation shutters. Occasional dusting and once in a while cleaning using a wet cloth is all that they require.

You can also use a cleaning solution at times.

Plantation shutters In Dover help improve home value. They get buyers much faster and people are ready to pay additional for homes with these shutters. IRS also considers installing of plantation shutters as capital improvement and therefore one can save tax on selling such a home.

These shutters do not have dangling cords and hence are much safer for homes with small kids and pets around.

With plantation shutters one can increase the life of their furniture, cushions and carpets. This is because they shade off the ultraviolet rays of the sun quite effectively – this harmful ray being the main reason behind fading of furniture and carpets and degradation of fabrics over a period of time.

These types of shutters can also be used to replace cabinet doors, room dividers to separate out rooms or even in the passage as shutter doors. You can also install plantation shutters to cover an empty space or hole inside.

Common plantation shutter materials are base wood, cherry wood or hardwood.

Though an expensive investment, these shutters add meaningful aesthetics to your home that last for a lifetime.

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