Windows offer two main benefits to homeowners that as basically essential to any home. They allow sunlight to come through a home, and on some occasions, they allow an individual to allow fresh air into their home. When it comes to interior shutters, Tampa residents should be made aware that window shutters do not hinder these features, but actually enhances them by giving the homeowner the same benefits but with more privacy. This is solely because of the design and features of the interior window shutters themselves. It should also be known to individuals interested in window shutters they these features are not existent on traditional exterior window shutters that only cover a window.
Using Louvers to Control Sunlight
Letting sunlight into a home through a non-covered window is not the same as controlling sunlight with interior shutters. Tampa residents might now window shutters to have those slats that stretch across almost like horizontal blinds, and these slats are called louvers. Louvers are controlled by a pull bar that can be placed in many configurations to suit the needs or preferences of the homeowner. It is important to not that some exterior window shutters can be designed with louvers themselves, but never are they able to be controlled or manipulated with a pull bar.
Using Window Shutters While Windows are Open
In the state of Florida, the fall and winter months are a great time for homeowners to have their windows and doors open, but no one should have their window wide open, event with a protective bug screen. Without Interior Shutters, Tampa residents will let anyone from the outside of their home look in and disrupt their privacy. Exterior window shutters offer much more privacy when covering a window, but this drastically reduces the air flow and the amount of fresh air that gets let into the home. Because interior window shutters can be controlled and positioned, it is possible to have your window shutters covering your window and have the louvers opened to let in air without sacrificing privacy.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Shutter Professionals*
