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The Dover Guide To Replacing Windows and Shutters
You know what you’re in for when you put plantation shutters in your Dover home: appealing looks, discrete light control, and effective insulation for a cozier home. But what happens if something unexpected happens, like if you need to replace your window? What should you do with your shutters?
Fortunately, Sunburst Shutters Delaware can help. This is what you should know about how shutters and window replacements interact.
You can replace windows without replacing your shutters
Maybe the most common question asked about window replacements is if you can swap your windows without getting rid of your shutters. The answer in almost every case is a resounding yes! It’s pretty uncommon that a set of plantation shutters will interfere with replacing a window pane, and even in those rare instances the shutters easily detach from the bracket affixed to the frame and reattach after the replacement is done.
There might be the odd case where your replacement windows might interfere with your custom shutters, for instance if you’re putting in tilting windows or crank handle windows. If that’s the case, you may still be able to keep your shutters– our shutter installers can come up with a solution to work with the new windows, whether it’s a different frame or changing how your shutters are mounted.
With The Right Shutters, You May Not Need Replacement Windows
Why are you replacing your windows? If your window is starting to show signs of cracking, that’s understandable. But what if you’re trying to replace your window just because you need more effective insulation, or for better looks?
If it’s the latter, what you might actually need is a higher quality window treatment. A window treatment designed for energy efficiency like Polywood plantation shutters can offer you better control over your home temperature than almost any double-pane window. With something like shutters, you can revamp the look of your windows, with a lot less hassle.
In addition, installing shutters is a more valuable investment in your home, since they add benefits to your home’s form and function.
You Don’t Need To Do Anything to Install Shutters
Some homeowners in Dover believe that you have to take out your windows, frame, or trim in order to install shutters. That’s absolutely not true. Even if your windows have a unique shape, opening mechanism, or tilt a certain way, we can design shutters that operate perfectly together with your window setup. From a unique mount that accentuates your window trim, to a custom placement that makes room for an opening lever, there’s no extra work needed.
