Many people do not initially realize that there is a major difference between window shutters that are placed on the inside of a home and those that are placed on the outside of a home. Today, the plantation shutters that many people are interested in are indoor shutters and not outdoor shutters. When it comes to Indoor Shutters, Lutz residents should be made aware that on average, they tend to last much longer than the same shutters that would be placed on the outside of a home. There are a few reasons for this that homeowners should be made aware of because it can help influence their discussion on whether they should get shutters for inside their home or outside it.
Moisture Content in the Atmosphere
There are many types of materials that can be used in both outdoor and indoor shutters. Lutz residents should know that in both environments, one of the most important things to consider is the amount of moisture that is present. A lot of exterior window shutters used to be made from natural wood materials, and wood is one of the most susceptible materials to changes in moisture content. Even with interior wood shutters, homeowners need to be careful with the amount of humidity that is present in their home at all times.
Changes in Temperatures
Changes in temperature are also another serious issue to consider when someone has shutters both on the inside or outside their home. Temperature changes are much more drastic on the outside of a home than on the inside of a home where it is much easier to regulate. When it comes to indoor shutters, Lutz residents should know that temperature changes can affect the hardwood shutters and other pieces of furniture more than they realize. Make sure to keep the temperature on the inside of a home in between seventy and eighty degrees to be comfortable for wooden furniture and homeowners themselves.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Shutter Professionals*
