So, you have decided on plantation shutters to decorate your windows. Your next decision is whether to choose shutters made from natural wood or man-made poly materials. Your friends are giving you conflicting information – some say wood, some say poly, and quite frankly, you don’t know which way to turn. Here is an easy point-by-point breakdown of the pros and cons of each, so that you can choose the plantation shutter material that’s right for you and your home.
If you have plantation shutters, you already know about their superior beauty and functionality. But, you may experience a time when the shutter louvers don’t stay in the desired position. You open them, they fall closed. Or, the opposite may be true when the louvers feel very difficult to move and you’re afraid you may break them by forcing them too hard. Well don’t worry; this is a normal occurrence that is quickly solved using just a screwdriver.
Over the course of time, the wood in the plantation shutters can slightly expand and contract depending on temperature, humidity and other factors. This is normal. The change affects the way the moving parts of the shutter fit together. When we change the tightness of the louvers, this is called adjusting the “louver tension.” Here’s how to do it:
Welcome to the final installment on window treatments and the rules to live by when choosing what suits your needs. Today, we will be talking about how to keep your window treatments consistent throughout your whole house, while also keeping safety in mind.
If you caught last week's lesson on window treatments, you learned to not be afraid to experiment with the different types of window coverings, including shades, drapes, and plantation shutters. You also learned how to determine what you want your windows to be able to do for you. This week's lesson teaches us to look for the ways in which we plan on using our window treatments.
Choosing window treatments for your home can seem like a daunting task, but if you know what rules to keep in mind, it could prove to be an easy, enjoyable experience. Once you have established what you need your window treatments to accomplish, you can proceed with confidence along with your window treatment provider. Soon you will be enjoying the view both inside and outside of your room. This week's lesson is about learning what you want from your windows.
