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Aluminum Bahama Hurricane Shutters
One of the great things about Bahama shutters is the added character to your home. Bahama shutters go over the window opening and hang out from the bottom at an angle.
Aluminum is probably the best material for this type of shutter. Bahama shutters are similar to Colonial style shutters, so if you do decide that this might be an option for you if you are living in the south, then you will want to get the full protection from either properly built Bahama storm shutters or hurricane shutters.
This style of shutter is not popular in the South, but can be seen on occassion on homes on the east coast around Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Georgia.
The aluminum is a sturdy material and will withstand a majority of pounding that might come your way due to a hurricane or storm. The main purpose of these shutters is to stop debris from flying into the home and injuring someone.
Most of these Bahama shutters can be customized to fit your window opening whether if be 15 ft. wide or 15 ft. high. Make sure that it is going to not only be a good fit for your home, but match the overall scheme of your neighborhood as well. There is a nice privacy control on these Bahama shutters which allows you to close them to a degree that no one can see in.
They also can help against the sun too for those who want a simple yet effective way to shade their home. And lastly Bahama shutters can provide insulation against extreme temperatures.
Bi-Pass Plantation Shutters For Sliding Glass Doors
If you already have plantation shutters, or are looking for plantation shutters specifically for your sliding glass doors then there is an option for you. While this is not a common use for shutters, if you want to keep with the current decor of your home, then you do have the option of putting up bi-pass shutters.
Bi-pass plantation shutters are set on an overhead sliding track so that they can be easily moved for accessibility to your patio or the back area of your home. This configuration may only be used with double or triple panels.
While bi-pass plantation shutters may give you the look or the coverage of privacy you need, there are also other options with blinds should you want to get vertical or even go with a soft shade to cover the door area.
Blinds made for french doors will be around the same cost if you are needing a specialty item. If you want to get into further options like having blinds that open from the top to the bottom and vice versa, then your cost will not only increase, but you may find that there is a better chance the blind will break.
Cedar Shutters
There are a lot of materials that shutters are made from, some of those being faux and others being very expensive. If you were planning on going with cedar shutters then keep in mind you will be paying a premium for this style and product.
The great thing about cedar is that you can use it for exterior shutters as well. There are multiple types of cedar depending on where you get it from, and shutters can be made from just about any of these if you are willing to spend some money. The various types include Atlas Cedar, Turkish Cedar, Lebanon Cedar, and Deodar Cedar.
These shutters can be built in all different styles including plantation, storm shutters, and just general exterior shutters for show. We will be adding several companies in the future which produce Cedar shutters for you if this is specifically what you are wanting to purchase.
Double checking your shutters
One of the things that is very important that you do after someone has installed shutters at your home, is to go back and check on the work they have done. Another important thing is to make sure that the installed shutters are properly working. One of the most common parts on plantation shutters that can work improperly is the levers.
When you use the rail to pull the slats open and close is it stiff or do the make a loud screeching sound? It may be good to ask the person installing them if there is something that can be done about this so as to avoid future headaches that could cause you to want to get rid of the very shutters you wantd in the first place.
Not all shutters work the same, so by walking around and testing out each one, you can ensure that you won’t have headaches trying to get someone back out to your home to work on anything aagin.