There are two major categories that homeowners have to choose from if they want window shutters for their home. Normally, different shutters are grouped together based on whether they are placed on the inside or outside the home. When it comes to these two types of shutters, many professionals always tell homeowners that exterior window shutters do not last as long as interior window shutters. Trinity residents might not be aware of why window shutters last longer when they are inside a home instead of outside it, especially considering that they are about shutters. Here are some of the main reasons why interior window shutters last longer.
Regular Maintenance
It should come as a surprise to no one that keeping up with cleaning and regular maintenance of something on the inside of a home is going to be a lot easier than cleaning something on the outside of their home. Even if someone does not clean as much as they should, this bit of effort will add years to the longevity of interior window shutters. Trinity residents should know that while it may be a good idea to regularly clean outside window shutters as well, the effects are not as long lasting as regular maintenance of interior window shutters do to weather and temperature conditions.
Environmental Conditions
Another main reason why interior window shutters tend to last much longer than exterior window shutters of a home is because of their constant exposure to inclement weather and various moisture conditions. With interior window shutters, Trinity residents typically keep the temperature between sixty-eight and eighty degrees, which is much better than the temperatures that affect exterior shutters. Apart from temperature, moisture content in the air can also affect window shutters more than most people think. Depending on the material used to make window shutters, they can be ruined by having too much or not enough moisture in the air, such as with natural hardwood window shutters.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Shutter Professionals*
