Many people are interested in getting their home fitted with window shutters and shutters for sliding glass doors. While most people are interested in window shutters because they look great in different colors and materials, another great reason why people should be interested in window shutters for their home is because of their safety features. When compared to other window furnishing options, none is more safe than window shutters. Ocala residents should be made aware of some of these safety features, especially if you have animals or children you would worry about.
Fire Retardant Materials
Most shutters for windows and sliding glass doors are made from a composite material such as polyurethane. When these materials are turned into window shutters, Ocala residents should know that they are more heat resistant than most blind and curtains that would do the same job. Many people think that they are impervious to catching on fire, but this is not true. If a material is fire retardant, it means that it is much harder to catch fire when exposed to high temperatures. The materials used in traditional blinds and curtains can catch fire rather quickly and exacerbate a house fire.
Reduction of Choking Hazards
Another safety feature that is more common with window shutters than traditional blinds and curtains are design elements which limit small or hanging features that could be a potential choking hazard. Unlike window shutters, Ocala residents should observe the fact that curtains and blinds tend to have chords and things that dangle down, which could entice small animals or children. If ingested, they could possibly choke on these materials, which unfortunately does happen from time to time. With window shutters, there are no dangling small pieces that could be a potential choking hazard, which makes them the safer choice for homeowners.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Shutter Professionals*
