Interior window shutters are a great window furnishing option because they are made from many durable materials. The most common materials that are used to make interior window shutters are natural hardwood materials, and composite materials.
Yet when it comes to these materials used for interior shutters, Winter Garden residents should know that they are not indestructible. They can be damaged if someone is not careful, or if enough outside force is applied to one of the parts of the window shutters.
Here we will discuss some of the common reasons that homeowners end up damaging their window shutters, so that others may be able to prevent a similar situation from happening to them.
The Small Movable Parts That Can Get Damaged
When it comes to the damage that can be caused to interior shutters, Winter Garden residents should know it is never usually the shutters themselves as a whole that get damaged, but rather it is the small movable pieces that help the shutters functions.
For example, the two most commonly damaged items that can be damaged on interior window shutters are the louvers or horizontal slats that pivot up and down, or it is the tilt bar that is responsible for moving all the louvers at once.
These parts can be damaged with enough force applied to them, such as if something hits them hard enough, usually the cause of children or pets in the home.
Keep in mind that these parts may get damaged, but they are not irreplaceable. Window shutters can come out and replace these parts for homeowners, so they can go back to having functioning window shutters.
The Magnets along the Edges of Window Shutters.
Interior window shutters designs are great because they end up wrapping around the edges of a window sill. This creates a tight seal that makes it much better at regulating the inside temperature of the home, but also has a sleek design to them.
In order to prevent movement from the interior shutters, Winter Garden residents might be able to notice small magnets on both sides to keep them in place. Unfortunately, these magnets can get unstuck or knocked off, which could cause the interior window shutters to not close tightly and properly.
Lucky though, these magnets are in large supply, and it is very easy for homeowners to get them replaced.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Shutter Professionals*
