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Why Some Homeowners In Dover Mistake Plantation Blinds For Plantation Shutters
When Dover homeowners ask us for a quote, some ask for plantation blinds. However plantation blinds is the wrong term for the window covering they want.
That’s because what most people refer to as “plantation blinds” are actually plantation shutters.
The word “plantation” is synonymous with interior shuttersBlinds aren’t. And the term “plantation” refers to the style of the window treatment as it relates to the size of the horizontal louvers.
Blinds’ thin horizontal slats are not wide enough or thick enough to pass for “plantation” style.
Even some blind companies call blinds “plantation,” but that term has historically been associated with interior louvered shutters. Plantation shutters may look like blinds from a distance. But these two window treatments differ in numerous ways.
How Plantation Shutters Are Different From Blinds
Plantation Shutters Are More Durable Than Blinds
Premium plantation shutters can be made from reclaimed wood, synthetic wood, or hardwood. These materials make for a sturdy window treatment that outlasts blinds by decades. And when the paint on your shutters is infused with UV stabilizers, your plantation shutters will not lose their original color.
Unlike shutters, blinds may have a rod to adjust the slats. And they have a series of cords to hold the slats up. These two components, as well as the thin slats, are notorious for breaking.
Blinds don’t give you control over light and temperature. And they tend to yellow after years in the sun, which is not the case with quality shutters.
They’re Highly Energy Efficient
Energy efficiency starts with the material a window treatment is made from. Plantation shutters, with their synthetic wood and wood louvers, are the most energy-efficient window treatment in Dover. And it’s Polywood®’s exclusive weatherstripping that’s engineered to help block off airflow. That’s how Polywood is 1600% more energy efficient than an aluminum blind.
When the blind is closed, there are holes where the cords are. The slats aren’t tight against each other. And there’s space on both sides of the blind where air can flow. All these problems make blinds less energy efficient compared to well-built plantation shutters.
They Accentuate The Shape Of Your Window
Another thing to keep in mind is that a rectangle is the only shape blinds come in. And when you have windows that are arched, triangular, octagonal, or circular, blinds will hide the shape rather than show it off.
Plantation shutters on the other hand are perfect for specialty-shaped windows. They are custom made to account for every angle, corner, and arch. The completed shutters is a functional window treatment that looks beautiful and makes the window shape pop.
They Give Your House A Custom Look
You can buy blinds in a selection of colors, textures, and finishes. They can even be cordless and motorized. But no matter what combination you choose, blinds don’t have the custom look that shutters have.
Plantation shutters in Dover are available in Ovation® wood, reclaimed wood, and Polywood. And there’s more than 300,000 combinations of custom options of these window treatments to match your personal taste.
Shutters are usually installed with a frame that highlights the shutter panels and accentuates the corners. The plantation shutters become a fashion statement that wows. And as a permanent feature of your home, they adds to its appraisal value.
An example of an exceptional way to customize your window treatments is to have the shutters built from reclaimed wood. No two shutter panels - no two shutter louvers - have similar marks, holes, or colors. It’s the ultimate custom window treatment in the Dover area.
