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5 Decisions To Make When Ordering Plantation Shutters In Salt Lake City

December 22, 2015

Purchasing plantation shutters for your Salt Lake City residence is an important investment. Your shutters should provide value in energy savings, beauty, and functionality. But before you launch your search, there are a handful of things to keep in mind about window shutters. Read about these 5 decisions to make when ordering plantation shutters in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Plantation Shutters Louver Size

Louvers are the horizontal parts of a shutter panel that tilt to let as much or as little of the light and view in. Plantation shutters are available in three primary louver sizes to pick from. The widest louver is 4.5”. It’s our best selling louver size in the Salt Lake City area because it lets in the most sunlight and scenery - and it’s easy to keep clean.

Louvers at 3.5” and 2.5” of width lead to more louvers across the window. These plantation shutters have a smaller viewing area and are more of a hassle to dust. Louver sizes are a key consideration when buying indoor shutters.

 

Plantation Shutters Frame Style

Plantation shutters are fixed on a window thanks to a frame. The shutter frame that borders the panel adds another layer of personalization. Some frames are a better fit with the style of window in the room. Here is a sample of frame styles that can be yours.

Craftsman frame  Outside mounted L frame  Z frame for shutters  Decorative casing frame

Reach out to a shutter professional about the frame styles offered in Salt Lake City - and whether an inside or outside mount is a better style for this window.

Plantation Shutters Tilt Rod

A shutter tilt rod is the vertical component that lets you to move the shutters in unison. One option is a front mount tilt bar for the shutters. This popular tilt rod is placed on the front of the plantation shutter panel. To tilt the shutter louvers, just move the tilt rod. 

How To Buy Plantation Shutters In Salt Lake City, Utah 
An additional option is a rear mount tilt rod. This is where the tilt rod is mounted on the back side of the shutter panel. The tilt rod is hidden when you close the shutters. And you can adjust the shutters by simply tilting a single louver and the rest will follow. Keep in mind that the tilt rod can be seen on the side when the shutter louvers are tilted open. This might make the shutter louvers seem like large blinds.
 

Plantation Shutters Materials

The shutter material determines the energy savings you receive and the color options available. Sunburst Shutters Salt Lake City brings you these premium plantation shutter products in Salt Lake City for you to choose from:

  • Polywood® shutters: built from a patented wood synthetic that won’t warp, insulates 70% better than the comparable wood shutter, comes in 3 premium white paints that never fade and a custom color-matching program.
  • Ovation® wood shutters: built from 100% Teak, is a better insulator than most window treatments, comes in 28 stains and 11 paint colors.
Play this video to learn which interior shutters are built for maximum energy efficiency.
 
 

Plantation Shutters Installation

You can set up plantation shutters diy style. But we don’t recommend starting this home improvement project before talking to an expert.
 
Deciding on the suitable shutter company to install your new shutters is essential to elegant and operational window treatments. Play this clip for tips on purchasing plantation shutters in Salt Lake City, Utah.
 
 

Purchase Your Plantation Shutters In Salt Lake City Today

Want to know how to order plantations shutters in Salt Lake City? We’ll go to your residence and explain all the shutter options available. Our specialists note the height and width of your window to make sure the shutters match it beautifully and open and close smoothly. And we’ll mount them for you - wherever you are in the Salt Lake City area. Call 801-515-3598 today or fill out the form below to schedule your free in-home consultation!