In this blog entry, the expert shutter, shade, and blind installation team here at Los Angeles Shades and Blinds will detail the main reasons that custom shutters can practically, aesthetically, and financially benefit your property.
Aesthetic Appearance
Shutters are a fantastic option for those looking for an affordable way to control light flow in their home while maintaining a heightened aesthetic appearance. Shutters provide a flawless, clean and modern appearance, whether viewed from the interior or exterior of your home. Shutters don’t become discolored as fast as curtains, and shutter slats retain their appearance, avoiding damage for many many years to come.
Heightened Durability
As pleasant and beautiful as natural sunlight is, constant exposure to the ultraviolet rays within sunlight will damage fabric window treatments, especially with east and west-facing windows. East and west-facing windows, or all the windows in your home if you live in a sunny area should have window coverings that are made of durable material that won’t easily bow, warp, fade, or degrade with constant exposure to the hot sun. Shutters are usually made of hard, long-lasting materials like wood or wood composites; when shutters are installed at your property you can rest easy in the knowledge that you have one of the most durable types of window treatments on the planet.
Privacy
Privacy is likely a serious concern for those who are living in crowded residential or commercial areas. The proper window treatment will prevent neighbors from accidentally seeing inside your private life. While curtains and blinds can do an alright job of providing privacy, they don’t compare to the amount of privacy that can be provided by custom shutters. Custom shutters are ideal for very large windows, windows with unique or strange shapes, or arched windows. Custom shutters can be designed to fit any window opening precisely – allowing you to completely block out the outside world.
Ambient Temperature Control
Weather can get extremely hot in Los Angeles. This can cause air conditioners to work very hard in order to keep your whole home cold, which not only isn’t environmentally efficient, but can increase your energy bill. By choosing the ideal type of window treatment, you can reduce indoor temperatures by minimizing the amount of UV rays and sunlight that enters into your property. While curtains can help with this task, even blackout curtains usually allow some light into your interiors. However, completely closed shutters prevent hot sunlight from entering your property, giving your air conditioning unit a hand and keeping your home cold without expending too much energy.
Home Safety
Not only are shutters an ideal Los Angeles window treatment for privacy, longevity, comfort, and aesthetic appearance, but shutters are a very safe choice for homeowners who have pets or small children in their interiors. Shutter opening and closing mechanisms are self-, with usually just a single push rod or even an automated button. Other kinds of window treatments often have ties, cords, or other features that can pose a potential danger to pets or small children. Anybody concerned with family safety should opt to have shutters installed over all other kinds of window treatments. Fortunately, shutters not only are safe, but provide an incredibly sophisticated, luxurious and aesthetically appealing appearance to properties of all kinds.
