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5 Signs It's Time to Replace Your Window Shutters

Feb 23, 2023

From adding privacy and security to storm protection and aesthetics, shutters provide many benefits. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, windows are responsible for 30% of a home's heating and cooling energy loss. This means you should always be up-to-date on your window maintenance. If your shutters are showing signs of wear and tear, here are five signs it may be time to replace them.


1. Visible Damage

You can usually tell if your shutters are on their last leg just by taking a look at them. Window shutters that are starting to chip and crack are a problem. You should have your shutters inspected and possibly replaced if they're visibly damaged.


2. Improper Sizing

Your shutters need to be properly sized for your windows, or they may not provide the protection you're looking for. Oversized or undersized shutters can also look bad on your home. If your shutters aren't the right size, now is a good time to have them replaced.


3. Moving Shutters

Window shutters should be sturdy and stable, which means no flopping around at the slightest sign of wind. If you notice your shutters moving around a lot, especially if it's not very windy outside, that's a sign that it's time to replace your shutters. A window company should be able to help you find the right shutters for your particular window.


4. Not Matching

Aesthetics are a big benefit of window shutters, and you're missing out if they don't match. Mismatched shutters or shutters that are a bad match for your home can make it look odd, even if they're providing ample protection. If your shutters don't match, upgrade to new shutters that do.


5. Outdated Shutters

Having outdated shutters is another big problem when it comes to aesthetics, and you don't want your home to look outdated. Replacing your shutters with more modern shutters can help you give your home an upgrade without doing anything too major. Plus, you can take your time to find the best style of shutters for your home since you're replacing them anyway.


You want to protect your home and make sure it looks great, which is why routine exterior inspections are key for every homeowner. If you've got shutters, you should inspect them and make sure they're functioning properly. Is your home in need of new window shutters? Call C&C Shutters and Window Coverings today and let us help.

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4 Key Ways Window Coverings Are Useful

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Are you considering new window coverings for your home? In this helpful blog post, we'll cover four ways that shades, blinds, and shutters are useful.
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Why Shutters Can Be a Practical Purchase for a Home

By Hibu Websites • 04 Aug, 2021
Whether you've got shutters, blinds, drapes, or something in between, the window coverings in your home help let in light while giving you privacy and security.

The World of Normandy® Blinds

By Don Ludington • 19 Apr, 2021
Discover natural elegance with Normandy® Wood Blinds featuring quarter-sawn wood and award-winning SmartPrivacy® technology that closes blinds tighter and conceals all route holes for extra privacy. The distinctively grained and eco-friendly solution provides elegance and quality that’s immaculately refined. Features & Benefits Offering the tightest closure in the industry as well as the best cordless operating system, our Normandy® Wood Blinds are loaded with features you will enjoy. The World of SmartPrivacy® Experience remarkable cordless technology, more privacy and less light leakage thanks to SmartPrivacy® technology. Our faux wood blinds are made for virtually any environment from heat to moisture to exposure. Norman provides its valuable customers the high-class quality product at an affordable price. Their remarkable design variety in shades and blinds make them a unique selection among all the window covering manufacturers.

Wood Vs. Poly

By 7054449102 • 16 Apr, 2021
Plantation shutters, sometimes called plantation blinds, are interior shutters with wide louvers, usually 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 inches wide. They’re the most popular type of shutter across the country, but particularly in the warmer Southern and Western states. The larger louvers give the shutters an elegant look, which works well in dining rooms and bedrooms. But these versatile window treatments also translate to casual rooms like dens and kitchens. The most popular color is white, but stained shutters have their followers, too. Plantation blinds come in three types of material, vinyl, composite and wood. Here’s a breakdown of each, to help you determine which is best for your home. Vinyl Plantation Shutters Vinyl shutters are the least expensive of the plantation blinds, but the low-end ones can have structural issues, if the shutters are large. Vinyl shutters contain no wood, but they can have PVC or aluminum supports for stability. Their main advantage is cost. They’re also weather resistant and good in high-moisture areas. Vinyl plantation shutters come in the following types: Hollow vinyl – These shutters are exactly what they sound like: hollow vinyl frames. They have the benefits of vinyl but have size limitations because the hollow frame can’t support the weight of larger frames. While these are the least expensive of the options, they can sag over time. Structured hollow vinyl – This next step up includes a vinyl skeleton within the shutters to support the shutter’s weight, reducing the amount of sag in the vinyl. Still considered hollow, these have better structural integrity. Solid vinyl – Next up the shutter food chain is solid vinyl, which is a vinyl frame that has been filled with blown PVC. These are more stable than hollow shutters, and still on the low-end cost-wise. Solid vinyl with an aluminum insert – These offer the support of metal with a lighter profile. Vinyl-clad wood – These shutters have a hard wood frame wrapped in vinyl. They offer the strength and durability of wood with the benefits of a vinyl coating, which increases their moisture resistance. Composite Plantation Shutters Composite plantation shutters – sometimes called engineered wood, fake wood or faux wood – are made of engineered wood, which is MDF wrapped in a vinyl or PVC coating. They are very sturdy, while also being weather and humidity resistant. They offer an affordable alternative to wood shutters. Wood Plantation Shutters The ultimate shutter is a true wood shutter, and the gold standard of plantation shutters is basswood. It has the highest strength-to-weight ratio, making it very light and strong. Wood can be honed into custom shapes and sizes, and it can be painted or stained, unlike vinyl and composite, which are prefabricated into styles and colors. Plantation shutters are a beautiful, affordable window treatment, and whether you choose vinyl, composite or wood, these classic coverings will add style to your home for years to come. https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/rooms-and-spaces/doors-and-windows/3-types-of-plantation-shutters
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