What To Know About Shutters and Replacing Windows
You know what you can expect when you get plantation shutters in your Baltimore home: amazing style, fantastic light control, and great insulation for a comfier home. But what if something unexpected happens, and you need to replace your window? What do you do about your shutters?
Fortunately, Sunburst Shutters Baltimore can help. This is everything you need to know about how shutters and window replacements interact.
You can replace windows without replacing your shutters
Possibly the question we’re asked the most about window replacements is if you can swap your windows without getting rid of your shutters. The answer in nearly all cases is a resounding yes! It’s very uncommon that a set of plantation shutters will get in the way of replacing a window, and in those cases they’re easy to detach from the bracket affixed to the frame and can be reinstalled after the replacement is done.
There’s always the possibility of the odd case where your new windows could not work with your existing shutters, for instance if you’re putting in tilt-in sash windows or crank handle windows. If that’s the case, you can still keep your shutters. Our expert installers may be able to come up with a solution to work with the new windows, whether it’s a new frame or swapping the mount on your shutters.
With The Right Shutters, You May Not Have To Replace Your Windows
Why do you want to replace your window? If your window is broken or is starting to crack, that makes sense. But what if you’re in the market for a new window just because you need more effective insulation, or a better looking window?
If it’s the latter, what you might really be in the market for is an effective window treatment. A great insulating window treatment like Polywood plantation shutters can improve your temperature control better than installing a double-pane window. With something like shutters, you can update how your windows look, with a lot less hassle.
Moreover, plantation shutters are a more worthwhile home investment, because they are both an architectural feature and an aesthetic addition.
You Don’t Need Any Extra Work to Put In Shutters
Some Baltimore homeowners think that you have to take out your windows, frame, or trim before you can have shutters put in. That’s definitely not true. Even if your windows have a unique shape, way of opening, or tilt a certain way, Sunburst can design shutters that work seamlessly in tandem with your window setup. From a unique mount that pairs with your window trim, to a custom placement that makes room for an opening lever, there’s no additional work necessary.
