Most homeowners who have children are on constant alert to make sure their home and the items in it are safe to have around children. It is quite common that homeowners with kids ask about how safe it is to have window shutters in their home. Traditional blinds and curtains can be a bigger problem for child safety than indoor window shutters. Trinity residents should be made aware of some features and parts of window shutters, and how they are different to comparable parts that would be found on traditional blinds and curtains.
Choking Hazards of Traditional Blinds and Curtains
Kids have a habit of putting items into their mouth because they have a curious nature, but this can be problematic depending on the item in question. Many parents want to know if there are any small parts that can become choking hazards for children when they get new window shutters. Trinity residents should know that there is little to no choking hazard for children or pets if a home is fitted with interior window shutters. The chords and beads of traditional blinds and curtains can be a lot more problematic than anything that a window shutter could cause.
Fire-Resistant Window Shutters
Another way where window shutters are much better for homeowners than traditional blinds and curtains is the fact that window shutters are made from fire retardant materials. This makes it much less likely that the window shutters will cause a fire in a home to grow larger by adding fuel to it. When it comes to window shutters, Trinity residents should know that there is such material where it can make window shutters fire-resistant, and this is a common fact for most furniture or home decor. Traditional blinds and curtains are often made from materials that can make a home fire much worse if there is one present. This is a quality of furniture that many homeowners overlook, but you can never be too careful.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Shutter Professionals*
