Today, it is more common to see plantation shutters on the inside of a home than on the outside of one. This has not always been the case, as long ago when window shutters were first being used, they were exclusively made for the exterior of homes. After these many years, we have learned that exterior window shutters do not last as long nor offer the same type of protection as interior plantation shutters Wesley Chapel residents might have overlooked the fact that the environment inside a home is much more regular and benign than the environment or weather conditions that affects the outside of a home.
Heat Exposure and Temperature Regulation
There are very few materials that are not affected by sudden changes in temperatures or extremes of both hot and cold. In the state of Florida, it is much more common to deal with temperatures that get into the upper nineties which can drastically affect exterior window shutters but not interior plantation shutters. Wesley Chapel residents should be made aware that interior plantation shutters will last longer than exterior ones made from the same material because the temperature inside a home is milder, and is able to be regulated to compensate for temperature fluctuations.
The Amount of Moisture in the Air
Another aspect of the environment that can drastically change window shutters is the amount of moisture that is present in the air, or humidity. Humidity is something that is much more influential on outdoor furniture than it is on interior furniture like interior plantation shutters. Wesley Chapel residents should know that moisture is something that is very important to consider with natural materials such as wood. Composite window shutters are not something that are too much affected by the amount of moisture in the air, but if they are reinforced with some type of metal, such as aluminum because it is durable and lightweight, it can tarnish or rust the metal that is reinforcing it.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Shutter Professionals*
