Window shutters have become very popular in the last couple of years, and many homeowners are interested in getting window shutters installed in their home.
They are so popular that many big box home improvement stores now carry their own window shutters that a handyman can pick up to install for themselves. When it comes to the installation of interior window shutters, Brooksville residents should be made aware that it may be the best idea to go ahead and install them on your own. This is because there are many different things to consider that might go wrong.
Here we will discuss some of the more common issues that someone may face if they choose to install interior window shutters for themselves instead of hiring a professional company to come out and do the work for them.
Measuring for Window Shutters
Window shutters can come in many different shapes and sizes, and it is very important for someone to make sure they have the window shutters that are going to fit the windows of their home.
In order to do this, it is important that a professional or individual accurately measures for new interior window shutters. Brooksville residents should know that interior window shutters are designed to wrap around the outside edges of the window sill, and this is one of the more common mistakes.
Some people will measure from the inside of the window sill, making it that the window shutters are too small for the windows of a home, and that they cannot be used properly which can be a problem in some circumstances.
Confusing Interior and Exterior Shutters
Another common problem that may happen if someone chooses to install the window shutters of their home themselves is they install exterior window shutters instead of interior window shutters. Brooksville residents can make this mistake because they look a lot alike, but functionally they are very different.
Exterior window shutters do not have the same features as interior window shutters, and in most instances they are installed on the outside of a home for strictly cosmetic reasons only.
Window shutters can open up and have their louvers moved into position from the inside, but this is not a feature of exterior window shutters. These shutters can be made from the same materials, only adding to the confusion that some people may have if they choose to install window shutters themselves.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Shutter Professionals*
