What To Know About Shutters and Replacing Windows
You know what you’re in for when you put plantation shutters in your Cleveland home: fashionable looks, discrete light control, and protective insulation for a cozier home. But what if disaster strikes, and you need to replace your window? What should you do with your shutters?
Luckily, Sunburst Shutters Cleveland can help. This is everything you need to know about shutters and replacing your windows.
You don’t need to replace your shutters when you replace your window
Possibly the most commonly asked question about window replacements is if you can swap your windows without getting rid of your shutters. The answer in nearly all cases is yes! It’s pretty uncommon that your shutters will interfere with replacing a window pane, and in those cases they’re easy to detach from the bracket affixed to the frame and can be reinstalled after the work is done.
There’s always the possibility of a rare case where your new windows might interfere with your custom shutters, for instance if you’re installing tilting windows or casement windows. If that’s the case, you should still be able to keep your shutters. Our installers can find a solution to coexist with the new windows, whether it’s a different frame or swapping how your shutters are mounted.
If You Have The Right Shutters, You Might Not Have To Replace Your Windows
Why do you want to replace your window? If your window is starting to show signs of cracking, that’s understandable. But what if you’re trying to replace your window just because you want better insulation, or a better looking window?
If that’s the reason, what you might really be in the market for is a better window treatment. An effective insulator like Polywood faux wood shutters can offer you better control over your home temperature than installing a double-pane window. With shutters, you can update how your windows look, with a lot less hassle.
Moreover, plantation shutters are a more valuable home investment, since they add benefits to your home’s form and function.
There’s No Extra Work Required to Put In Shutters
Some homeowners in Cleveland believe that you have to swap out your windows, frame, or trim in order to have shutters installed. That’s definitely not true. Even if your windows have an unusual shape, operating mechanism, or tilt a certain way, we can design shutters that operate perfectly in tandem with your existing setup. From a unique mount that complements your existing trim, to a custom build that makes room for a window crank, there’s no additional work necessary.
