5 Decisions To Make When Ordering Plantation Shutters In Baltimore

December 22, 2015

Buying plantation shutters for your Baltimore home is an important investment. Your shutters should provide value in functionality, energy savings, and beauty. But before you start shopping, there are a handful of things to think about when it comes to window shutters. Read about these 5 decisions to think about when ordering plantation shutters in MD.

Plantation Shutters Louver Size

Louvers are the shutters’ horizontal elements that tilt to let as much or as little of the light and view in. Plantation shutters are available in three primary louver sizes to choose from. The widest louver is 4.5”. It’s our best selling louver size in the Baltimore area because it brings in the most scenery and sunlight - and it’s easy to keep clean.

With smaller 2.5” and 3.5” louvers, there are more louvers in a shutter panel. These plantation shutters have a smaller viewing area and might be a bit trickier to clean. Louver sizes are a key consideration when purchasing window shutters.

Plantation Shutters Frame Style

Plantation shutters are fixed on a window thanks to a frame. The shutter frame surrounds the panel, adding another layer of personalization. Some frames are a better fit with the kind of window you have. Take a look at the selection of frame styles that can be yours.

Ask a shutter expert about the styles of frames available in your area - and find out if an outside mount or an inside mount is a better style for your window.

Plantation Shutters Tilt Rod

A tilt rod is the upright component that lets you to tilt the shutters in unison. One of your choices is a front mount tilt bar for the shutters. This classic tilt rod is placed on the front of the shutter panel. To move the shutter louvers, simply adjust the tilt rod.

Another option is a rear mount tilt rod. Here, the tilt rod is located on the back side of the shutter panel. The tilt rod is hidden from eyesight when you close the shutters. And you can control the shutters by simply tilting a louver and the rest will follow. Yes, the tilt rod is visible on the side when you have the louvers open. This type of tilt rod can often make shutters look like large blinds.

Plantation Shutters Materials

The materials the shutter is made of is the main factor in the energy savings you get and the color options available. Sunburst Shutters Baltimore offers the following premium plantation shutter brands in Baltimore to consider:

Polywood® shutters: built from a patented wood synthetic that won’t crack, insulates 70% better than the equivalent wood shutter, customizable with 3 premium white paints that won’t yellow and a custom color-matching program.
Ovation® wood shutters: made from 100% Teak, is a better insulator than most window treatments, comes in 11 paints and 28 stains.

Play this recorded design tip to discover which plantation shutters are built for maximum energy efficiency.

Plantation Shutters Installation

You can set up plantation shutters on your own. But we don’t recommend beginning this home improvement project without talking to a professional.

Finding the right shutter company to install your new interior shutters is essential to beautiful and functional window treatments. Watch this clip for tips on purchasing plantation shutters in MD.

Order Your Plantation Shutters In Baltimore Today

Wondering how to order plantations shutters in Baltimore? We’ll come to your home and explain all your window shutter options. Our specialists take measurements of the height and width of your window so that the shutters fit it perfectly and function without a hitch. And we’ll set them up for you - wherever you are in the Baltimore area. Call 301-321-7998 today or fill out the form below to schedule your free in-home consultation!

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