Window shutters are a great choice for any homeowner. Interior window shutters have become way more popular today than their exterior counterparts, and that is because they have many more benefits and functionality.
There are a few different types of interior window shutters that can be installed into a home, but one of the more popular options are plantation shutters. The Village’s residents should know that plantation shutters are the type of shutter that open and close vertically, and they have these horizontal slats known as louvers that can be adjusted.
Before a homeowner commits to getting plantation shutters for their residence, they may want to take the time to learn how they work, so that they can feel comfortable using them and having them in their home.
Operating Louvers
Louvers are one of the important parts of interior window shutters that affects their functionality. Louvers are essentially like traditional blinds, but they are operated in a slightly different manner.
They are designed to be more sturdy than traditional blinds, and they are able to hold their position and will not move if they are touched or have air blowing on them. When it comes to indoor plantation shutters, The Villages residents should know that louvers come in different sizes and different amounts, which will affect the visibility of a person and the amount of sunlight that gets into a home.
Louvers are able to be moved into positions with a part known as the tilt bar. This bar can be positioned in the center of the shutters themselves, or off to the side.
Opening and Closing Plantation Shutters
Opening and closing the louvers of shutters is not the only important feature that homeowners will be interested in. Opening and closing the shutters themselves on the window sill is very popular during the cooler months of the year to open up windows.
When it comes to the sides of indoor plantation shutters, The Village’s residents should know they do not simply hang or rest on the edges of the window sill. They are able to open and close and stay in either position with the use of hooks and magnets.
Older shutters might utilize hooks, but most window shutters made today utilize magnets that are able to snap tightly close or remain open in the same way.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Shutter Professionals*
