Many homeowners are first drawn to the idea of getting window shutters for their home because they like the look of exterior window shutters that are found on some older homes.
Modern window shutters are rarely made for the exterior of the home anymore, and they are mostly made as interior window shutters. Lutz residents might be going back and forth with their partner on whether they should get interior or exterior window shutters for their home.
While both can be viable options, there are many more drawbacks to exterior window shutters than most homeowners realize, that are not issues for modern interior window shutters, so they are often recommended more often by shutter professionals.
The Longevity of the Window Shutters
One question that homeowners should ask themselves before they commit to getting window shutters for their home is how long the window shutters will last before they would need to be replaced.
Depending on the two types of window shutters, Lutz residents know that the answer they may find can change drastically.
Overall, window shutters on the inside of a home are going to last years longer than the ones that are put on the outside of a home. This is due to the simple fact that exterior environmental conditions are much harsher and sporadic than those found on the inside of a home, so they will not fade or deteriorate as fast as those made for the inside of a house.
The Functionality of Window Shutters May Offer
It is important for homeowners to know that window shutters of a home are not installed simply to look good and give the home a specific look. They are designed to be functional, and it may come as a shock to some people that interior and exterior window shutters will offer different amounts of functionality.
When it comes to interior window shutters, Lutz residents should understand that they are designed to replace blinds that would go on the windows of a home, and function similarly. They are designed to allow in a specific amount of sunlight or visibility from the home, and this is something that exterior shutters cannot offer.
Exterior window shutters sometimes cannot even be open and closed to cover or protect the windows of a home. They are purely designed for the most part as decoration for homeowners, which may not be the best fit for every one.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Shutter Professionals*
