Top 7 benefits of installing new shutters
During the dog days of summer and frostbiting nights of winter, running your AC and heating units can be a savior, but it’s not quite so comforting when the energy bill arrives the following month.
There’s encouraging news, however. According to a recent Consumer News report, smart window-covering management can reduce heat gain by almost 77 percent during the summer with similar heat loss results in the winter.
One of the top ways to reduce energy bills while improving the comfort and style of your home is with new and customizable synthetic shutters. They even add value when it’s time to sell.
Let’s take a look at the top seven reasons you need to consider new synthetic shutters this fall.
1. Save on energy bills
One of the outstanding benefits of installing new shutters is the reduction you’ll enjoy on energy bills.
Whether it’s blistering-hot during the peak of summer or freezing in the dead of winter, shutters created with a hollow slat possess increased strength and R-value that act as a tremendous insulator.
2. Add value to your home
Renovation projects are an excellent way of improving your home’s value, and new shutters are no exception.
Just like adding crown molding or new carpeting, shutters are a product that new owners love. They are always customized, so you don’t have to pack them when you move or pray they fit your new home’s window frames. All you have to worry about is enjoying the increased value they provide when it’s time to put your home on the market.
And while they’re in your home, they’re easy to clean and feature little-to-zero maintenance.
3. Aesthetically pleasing and comfortable
Nobody wants to spend time and money with a trendy renovation project that’s outdated in a few years. Neutral-styling shutters pair lovely with all types of homes, including contemporary, modern, formal, country, Mediterranean, southwestern, traditional and more.
New shutters are the surefire method for vastly improving your home’s aesthetics inside and out while providing the ultimate in comfort.
4. Privacy when you do (and don’t) want it
New shutters provide ultimate home privacy via superior light control versus other window coverings. You govern precisely how much outside light and visibility you want to let inside.
For those sunny days when you want to open your home to Mother
Nature, some shutter models open via hinges similar to doors to let in as much light as you desire.
5. Local company versus massive home improvement retailers
While humongous home improvement retailers might carry every product known to humankind — or at least it seems that way when you’re lost in the depths of aisle 22 — they aren’t necessarily shutter experts.
When choosing custom window coverings for your home, going local is always the best bet. Some of the best retailers own their plants right here in California, which means the savings are passed along to you. In fact, not only do you save on shipping costs, but you can sleep soundly knowing the short travel time reduces the carbon footprint on the environment.
And if something goes wrong with your shutters, you will be spared the frustrations of dealing with behemoth retailers. Your local experts are always on standby to assists you, including coming directly to your home to address issues.
6. Beautification and comfort one room at a time
There’s excellent news if you’re concerned about the price tag of installing shutters throughout your home.
Many happy customers conduct their home improvement project of installing shutters one room at a time. They often begin where there’s the most foot traffic in the dining and front room before working their way back.
7. Home for the holidays
The holidays are fast approaching, and now is the optimal time of year to consider new shutters. Impress your family and friends during festive gatherings with an alluring renovation that brightens the home and adds comfort while leaving plenty of dough in the bank for gifts, turkeys and desserts.
You’ll also enjoy the bonus of saving money right away on your winter heating bills and then once again when summer rolls around.
Contact us today
If you’re ready to install the Bay Area’s best shutters to beautify your home while saving money on energy bills, please contact P&J Custom Window Coverings in the South Bay and Peninsula at 408-275-2954 and in the East Bay at 925-261-6557. The shutter veterans are known for top-notch customer service and five-star ratings, so reach out to them today to learn more.