The Difference Between Exterior and Interior Shutters: Rundown for Orlando Homeowners
Interior and exterior shutters are extremely different things, and if you’re flying blind, you can waste time or money shopping around for something you don’t need. Here is what you should know.
Exterior Shutters
First off, we need to be clear that Sunburst Shutters Orlando doesn’t build or deal in exterior home shutters. Rather, our specialty is in fashionable interior shutters for Orlando homes.
Exterior shutters really only serve one of two purposes: either they’re only for decoration as an accent to your home’s siding, or they’re heavy-duty “hurricane shutters,” made to guard your windows from heavy damage during harsh storms.
Decorative exterior shutters typically look good on very particular styles of homes, like Mediterranean houses. Hurricane shutters are fairly rare except in a few parts of the U.S., and most hurricane shutters don’t even look like typical shutters, but rather look like large iron sheets.
For those outdoor shutters that do open and shut on your window, there usually isn’t much functionality to them. They aren’t able to make a seal to block heat and their louvers (if they have them) usually can’t be adjusted. Aside from that, exterior shutters can add a layer of color to your home.
Consider Exterior Shutters If:
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You need to guard your windows from severe storm damage.
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You want to add a splash of color to the outside of your house.
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You have enough space around your windows to put in outdoor shutters.
Interior Shutters
Interior shutters are our area of expertise, and they’re the optimum window treatment in combining style and functionality. Placed directly in or on top of your window jamb, indoor shutters become a piece of your home the moment they’re put in. And unlike outdoor shutters, interior shutters can go on any window, anywhere in your home.
The style that premier interior shutters can add to your space is unmatched, and they’re incredibly multifaceted. Interior shutters can serve as an amazing accent to any style of home; from historic Prairie style homes to chic houses, and have an array of colors, textures, and frame options to suit your taste.
Look into interior shutters if:
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You want the maximum control of your home’s lighting, indoor temperature, and energy-efficiency.
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You want a flexible, resilient window treatment.
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You want to add some more fashion your home, and color match your existing interior trim.
