When it comes to homeowners getting window shutters for their home, exterior plantation shutters are nowhere near as popular today as interior plantation shutters. Tampa residents might attribute this trend as modern design and taste, but there are actually very good reasons why exterior window shutters are becoming less and less popular, and more importantly not as desirable. Exterior window shutters were initially the only shutter option that people had for many years until glass became more affordable to the average person, but nowadays, protection for windows not really something that is taken into consideration.
Exterior Window Shutters are Susceptible to Weather Changes
One of the biggest reasons why exterior window shutters are not as popular as interior window shutters is for the simple reason that they do not last as long, as they are susceptible to weather changes. Some materials are better at this than others, but most examples of exterior plantation shutters will not last as long as the cheapest interior plantation shutters. Tampa residents might have seen wooden exterior window shutters because they are the most popular material used for shutters outside a home, but wood can get ruined easily when exposed to drastic temperature and moisture changes.
Exterior Shutters Rarely Get Cleaned or Tended to
Another common reason why homeowners would see that their exterior window shutters look worse than the ones on the inside of their home is because they are not maintained and kept in the same manor. When it comes to interior plantation shutters, Tampa residents are more likely going to come up with a regular cleaning routine such as dusting than they would on their exterior shutters. It may not seem like much, but regular cleaning goes a long way in order to make window shutters last much longer. This is especially the case when considering of organic materials such as wood which need a lot more care than other types of materials.
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