Many people have heard about window shutters. It is not uncommon for people and advertisements to talk about all the benefits for them, such as they last a long time and that they are a great investment because they increase the resale value of a home. One factor window shutter that is rarely talked about is light control, even though it is one of the main functions of indoor shutters. Tampa residents should know that window shutters are great at allowing various amounts of light in a home depending on the preference of the homeowner. Some people will want their shutters to be open and inviting, while others are expected to want a little more privacy.
How do Shutters Allow Different Amounts of Light?
Blinds and curtains often open and close from a pulley system, which can slide and rotate the blinds to let in the amount of light desired. When it comes to indoor shutters, Tampa residents will not work them with a pull system, but rather with a bar that controls the louvers. While blinds can be moved around with airflow that can cause more or less light, louvers on indoor shutters are stuck in place, and will not be affected by air flow.
Louver Size Effects Light
If someone is considering light control to be an important facet of their indoor shutters, Tampa residents should know that louvers are the biggest contributing factor to this. When smaller louvers are used in shutters, this causes there to be less space in between, making it harder for someone to see out of, and to allow light in. When someone gets fewer louvers but has them made bigger, they are allowing more visibility and light to come into their home. Keep in mind that louver size does not affect or abstract light when the window shutters are opened up inside a home. This is why it is often better for people to by smaller louvers who want more privacy, because when they want light, they can open up their shutters in their home.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Shutter Professionals*
