Growing up, there were not too many options to furnish the windows of a home with. Homeowners had to choose between different blinds and curtains to block out of sunlight and the view of people walking by your home. Yet today, we have more options to furnish our windows with than simply budget blinds. Tampa residents should know that these new furnishings are often times better than the traditional ways we used to dress up our windows, as they offer many more benefits than people ever considered back in the day. Here are some of the few reasons why blinds are inferior to other window furnishing options.
Blinds are not Good for Insulation of a Home
Everyone has a preference to what temperature they would like their home to be set at. But it is not easy to regulate the temperature of a home, as air is constantly escaping through the tiny cracks of a home from doors and windows. When it comes to budget blinds, Tampa residents should know that there is little to no resistance that they create in order to better insulate a home, keeping air inside the home and outside air of the home. Window shutters are much better at insulating a home than blinds and curtains can ever be.
Blinds and Curtains Can Be Possible Hazards
Most of us live in a home with a small child or animal. Oftentimes our first priority are the safety of those that we look after, and there are much safer options than traditional curtains and budget blinds. Tampa residents might not be aware that blinds and curtains can potentially be a choking hazard, as chords and strings often get played with by animals and children. Additionally, curtains and blinds are made from materials that are highly flammable in the instance of a house fire, while there are other options that tend to be made from materials that are fire retardant. Window Shutters for example, are a much safer option than traditional blinds and curtains.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Shutter Professionals*
