{"id":276,"date":"2017-10-03T16:39:20","date_gmt":"2017-10-03T15:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essexwindowshutters.co.uk\/blog\/?p=276"},"modified":"2017-10-03T16:39:20","modified_gmt":"2017-10-03T15:39:20","slug":"solid-shutters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essexwindowshutters.co.uk\/blog\/solid-shutters\/","title":{"rendered":"Solid Shutters – A Traditional Victorian Look for Your Window Shutters"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_section][\/vc_section][vc_row margin_top=”30″][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you\u2019re looking to renovate or redecorate your home this year, you\u2019ll probably spend time considering hundreds of different design aspects. You\u2019ll think about your approach to lighting, the type of flooring you like most, and many other issues.<\/p>\n

However, a lot of people seem to overlook the benefits of investing in some solid wooden shutters<\/strong> for their windows when attempting to create an upmarket and luxurious aesthetic.<\/p>\n

Traditional Victorian look window shutters<\/strong> could add an element of class to the design, and so all readers should consider them for the following reasons.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Solid Shutters Need Low Maintenance<\/h2>\n

Compared to other window products, solid shutters don\u2019t require as much maintenance<\/strong> as most people might think. Sure, you\u2019ll have to clean them once each week with a cloth or a duster. However, other than that, the items should remain in perfect working order for a long time.<\/p>\n

Homeowners who keep their shutters free from dust and grime can expect them to last for ten years or longer. Of course, you\u2019ll probably want to renovate the property again by that point and choose something in a different style. That said, if you wish to impress your guests and encourage people to comment on how beautiful your new home design appears, you can\u2019t go wrong with solid shutters.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Solid Shutters Increase Privacy & Security<\/h2>\n

Solid shutters offer an extra element of privacy and security<\/strong> for people living in your home. They sit flush against the window and prevent anyone outside from peering into your property. That means you don\u2019t have to worry about noisy neighbours, and local criminals will struggle to work out if you\u2019re at home or not.<\/p>\n

No burglar worth their salt is going to break into a property unless they\u2019re confident it\u2019s empty. So, alongside other installations like your motion sensor alarm system and CCTV, you can make sure your family is as safe as possible if you select some solid shutters.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Solid Shutters Reduce Noise & Improve Heat Insulation<\/h2>\n

With winter fast-approaching, most homeowners will have to increase their energy spend for the next few months. That is because it uses a lot of electricity or gas to keep the house warm at all times. So, anything that performs the same action while also blocking noise and saving money is a Godsend, right?<\/p>\n

Well, thankfully, solid shutters offer all those benefits. The panels will insulate your rooms when you close the shutters, and they should help to keep the cold outside. That means you will:<\/p>\n