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Hurricane Protection for Sliding Glass Doors

It should come to no surprise to residents of Southwest Florida that it’s that time of the year again. The winds are picking up, the days are getting hotter and the daily rain is on its way. Hurricane Season will soon rear its ugly head and everybody knows that it’s important to be protected. Many homeowners worry about what type of hurricane protection is available for their sliding glass doors. After all, many homes have sliding glass doors throughout; some even have them running along the length of their homes.

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Top 10 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Plantation Shutters

After manufacturing and selling plantation shutters for over 30 years, we here at Naples Shutter have learned a thing or two.  We’ve seen it all, done it all, and helped thousands of people just like you decide on the perfect plantation shutters for their home.  But, since this may be your first time considering these timeless window treatments, we’ve compiled a list of the most common questions people ask.  Read these popular questions and get a jump start on your quest for plantation shutters.

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Building a Home? Pay Attention to Window Treatments

The other day I was talking to Bill Earls, a top real estate professional in Naples, and he said I should be extremely busy at Naples Shutter with all the new building going on.  I told Bill that we are busier but, with all the new building going on, builders are limiting the options for new clients and installing 2” faux wood blinds on the windows instead of plantation shutters.  Bill said if people would step back and upgrade to plantation shutters over blinds they would benefit from the beauty of the shutters every day and recoup the upgrade cost when they sell their home in the future.

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Top 5 Window Treatments for Sliding Glass Doors

“I just don’t know what to do with my sliding glass doors!”  Many clients visit our showroom at Naples Shutter with a clear idea of what they want on their windows – shutters, blinds, shades, draperies, etc. – but the comment we hear over and over again is, “What do I do with my sliding glass doors?”  That’s why we created this handy list of the most popular and functional ways to treat sliding glass doors.  While some people choose to leave them uncovered, most clients prefer to add some kind of window treatment to these large openings so they gain privacy, light control, and heat management.  Take a look…

1:  Sliding Plantation Shutters

Okay, okay, yes we are a plantation shutter factory so we may seem biased, but plantation shutters do make a wonderful addition to sliding glass doors in many cases.  Plantation shutters are not just limited to windows.  They are the perfect complement to doors of all kinds, including sliding glass doors.  If you have shutters on your windows, create a continuous look by extending them to your doors as well.  They offer tremendous architectural appeal, light control, heat control, and a clear view outside. 

  • Carry the look of shutters throughout your home

  • Control sunlight by opening/closing louvers or sliding shutter panels open/closed

  • Reduce heat from the sun’s glare

  • Panels slide open horizontally to give you easy access to the outdoors

  • Architectural appeal—visible both outside and inside

  • Shutters can be completely open, completely closed, or partially open/closed for custom light and privacy management

  • Add a bottom track for extra stability

  • Available in unlimited paint or stain colors to match your home’s trim color

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