Wooden furniture appeals to many individuals, and then there are some who do not like it because it is harder to keep up with. This is because without proper care and cleaning, hardwood furniture can dry out or warping, and this includes wooden shutters. Wildwood residents should be made aware that taking care of wooden furniture is not as hard as some people make it out to be. It can be as easy as whipping the wooden material with a special cleaner or solution on a regular basis. But this leads many people to wonder why wooden material is different from other types of materials that are commonly used in making window shutters.
Humidity is More Important Than Temperature
Most people assume that the biggest factor that could cause wooden furniture to dry out or swell is the temperature, but homeowners should be more concerned about the humidity in their home affecting their wooden shutters. Wildwood residents might not be aware that as humidity drops in a home, much of the moisture goes with it, and this includes the moisture that is in wooden furniture. Like a person’s skin, if wooden becomes too dry, it can shrink and crack. Consequently, it is also important to note that wooden furniture does not do well in environments that have too much humidity, and a homeowner needs to maintain a healthy balance.
How to Prevent Wooden Shutters from Drying out or Warping
The air inside a home needs to be kept around fifty to fifty five percent humidity in order to keep wooden furniture looking great for years to come. If a homeowner finds that their air is too humid, it may be necessary for homeowners to purchase a dehumidifier in order to protect their wooden shutters. Wildwood residents need to also be careful of sudden humidity changes with weather and open windows. It is okay to have your windows open with wooden shutters, but do not have them open if a cold front or batch of thunderstorms is going to be moving into the area.
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