More and more people are getting interested in having interior window shutters in their home. There are many great reasons why, from looking good to being very functional, nearly all homes would benefit from having Interior plantation shutters. The Villages should know that, like most pieces of furniture, there is going to be some maintenance and cleaning to ensure that they will last for many years without problems.
Before having window shutters installed into a home, there are some issues that homeowners need to be aware of so that they recognize them and know how to fix them accordingly.
Ideally, knowing about how these issues are caused can help homeowners prevent them from ever happening and affecting the look or functionality of their plantation shutters.
Warping and Cracking in Natural Hardwood Shutters
There are two main materials that are used in interior plantation shutters. The Village’s residents might have already seen the window shutters made from white composite materials, as they are one of the more popular options.
Another popular option is window shutters made from natural hardwood materials. While natural wood is a very elegant material, it also is more susceptible to issues. The most common issues that a homeowner may find with their wooden shutters are cracking or warping.
Both of these issues are caused by environmental conditions and humidity. Too much humidity can cause the wood to swell and warp, and too little humidity can cause the wood to dry out and splinter. To stop this, a homeowner is going to have to regularly treat their wooden window shutters to prevent humidity issues.
Broken Parts on Window Shutters
There are many parts that are essential to the functionality of interior plantation shutters. The Village’s residents should be made aware that these movable parts are not indestructible, and they may break from time to time due to misuse or old age.
One of the more minor issues that can happen to window shutters is the magnets that hold them closed and tight around the window sill may break or fall off. These little parts are something that can be ordered from a manufacturer and handled by a homeowner themselves.
A more serious issue is when a louver or tilt bar were to break. These are the parts that make it possible for window shutters to open and close to allow in sunlight and more visibility. If one of these parts breaks, a shutter professional may have to come out and install these parts themselves if a homeowner is not capable of doing so.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Shutter Professionals*
