Some people are delighted by the fact that professionals that handles window shutters can also make shutters for sliding glass doors. Sun city residents might be thinking how great it is that they can have shutters that match their windows, which is true, but they are not the only options that homeowners can choose from. Sliding glass doors already have a reputation as being a high traffic area for homeowners, but they can also be an area where much light can come into a home or much viewing can happen outside the home. Here are some different configurations that shutters can be used for sliding glass windows.
Traditional Plantation Shutters
Shutters that can be used on the windows of a home can also be used as shutter for sliding glass doors. Sun City residents should know that these shutters have to be custom made to fit the size of a sliding glass door, but they look and operate in the same way as they would for shutters on window. This option is great for homeowners that want the chose to privacy or visibility with their shutters. Smaller louvers are recommended for homeowners that want more privacy, while larger ones are better for those who want to look out their sliding glass door.
Panel Tracks for Sliding Glass Doors
Another option for shutters on sliding glass doors Lutz residents should be aware of is shutters that sit on a panel track. Often times with these shutters, they cannot be moved vertically, and are only able to open when they are slid along the track of the sliding glass door. This is a better option for homeowners that want more privacy than be able to allow light in or be able to look out easily. This panel tracks do not tilt, so there is no option to allow more sunlight in on some days than others.
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