Many homeowners are skeptical about what items and furniture they buy for there home because in the event that an emergency is unfolding, they could become hazardous for those inside of a home. When it comes to indoor shutters, Riverview residents might be most concerned about safety because they often have children or animals that they have to consider. It should be known that when it comes to window shutters made for the inside of someone’s home, they are very safe. These shutters are made to offer many forms of protection that are not a characteristic of traditional blinds and curtains.
Plantation Shutters are Fire Retardant
Nearly everything will burn or catch on fire when it comes into contact with flames from a fire, but window shutters are designed to be made from materials that are fire retardant. Some items in a home can catch on fire very fast, such as wooden furniture and some types of fabric, but this is not the case with indoor shutters. Riverview residents might be under the impression that indoor window shutters are fireproof, but this is not true. There is little to no material that is fully fireproof.
Plantation Shutters Limit Choking Hazards
Blinds and curtains are something that people with small children and animals need to be careful of buying because many of the moving or handling parts can potentially be choking hazards. Many of these pieces are very small, but there is little to no moving parts when it comes to indoor shutters. Riverview residents should know that there is no moving parts on a window shutter that carries the possibility of a small animal or child getting wrapped up or tangled in, which is more important than people might think at first glance. It is not uncommon for animals and kids to mistakenly think that everything is a toy or that everything is safe in a home like curtains and blinds, but in all actually can be dangerous in the right circumstances.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Shutter Professionals*
