The Benefits of Bahama Shutters
Installing shutters on your home can be a relatively inexpensive way to add both style and charm. Outdoor shutters are most often used by homeowners to provide protection from inclement weather as well as privacy, and they also provide a means of adjusting the amount of light that enters the home. Certain types of shutters offer different features, and careful consideration should be taken before making a purchase; for example, Bahama shutters offer storm protection while louvered shutters are ideal for moderating temperature shifts.
From an architectural standpoint, Bahama shutters can look good on any home as they come in a wide range of colors, shapes and sizes. There are some designs that can give a home a tropical feel, and since potential home buyers are always looking for security and energy efficiency, these shutters always prove to be a winner. The top hinge design of Bahama shutters allows for easy shutting in the event of a storm, and their durability prevents many types of flying debris from crashing through the windows. They are also easy to maintain, needing only to be hosed down occasionally if they are outdoors, and they rarely need to be replaced once installed.
The financial and energy savings of installing Bahama shutters on your home are almost immediately apparent as they play a significant role in controlling the climate inside a home, regardless of the weather conditions outside. These shutters can greatly reduce a homeowner’s need to run the air conditioning which means a reduction in the monthly energy bills and a greater savings at the end of the year.
There are several top-name manufacturers from which you will be able to purchase Bahama shutters. StormWise and Jordan’s Aluminum are two manufacturers that will come out and give you a free estimate on what it would cost to have shutters installed on your home. This Jordan’s Aluminum video presents their storm panels and Bahama shutter products:
Armor Storm Protection, another manufacturer, offers a 20 year warranty on the selection of shutters that they carry. All three companies have expert design staff members on board to help homeowners come up with a custom design that suits both their home and their personal sense of style best.
