When most people think about renovating or remodeling their home, they might not be thinking about what they can do with their blinds and curtains. When people choose to renovate their home, they might choose to upgrade their windows with plantation shutters. Tampa residents might not even be aware of what shutters are, or why anyone would want them if they have perfectly good curtains available. Upgrading from blinds to plantation shutter actually has a lot of benefits for you and your home that you might not even be aware of. Upgrading to shutters does not only have to be an aesthetic choice.
Plantation Shutters Increase the Value of Your Home
If you are interested in selling you house later in life, it may be beneficial to upgrade from blinds and curtains to plantation shutters. Tampa residents should be aware that because shutters are so popular, and they are custom-made, they actually significantly increase the value of the home without doing anything too drastic such as installing a fence. It might also not be common knowledge to know that plantation shutters are the only window option that can be financed into the value of your home. Purchasing plantation shutters can end up paying for themselves in some occasions.
Plantation Shutters are Great for Temperature Control
During the summer months, a lot of heat can be transmitted through light reflecting off of the glass from your windows. When you purchase plantation shutters, Tampa residents can reduce the amount of solar heat gain by choosing windows coverings that reflect solar radiation. Some of these shutters come with ultraviolet protection, which means the suns strong rays get reflected back instead of being absorbed into your home. It is estimated that most homes lose 25-50 percent of the energy they use for heating or cooling their home through their windows.
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