Eco Shutters are as Thermally Insular as Curtains

Window coverings - how do they compare to double glazing? This is a poplar question when considering how to keep your house temperate and is something which has been covered in the press recently. This small write up was featured last November in the online publication Interiors Monthly.

Eco shutters are something that we at the California Company are passionate about; all of our wooden shutters are manufactured by ourselves using only high quality hardwood from an FSC source. This is one of the many benefits of shutters over curtains and blinds.

There was a lot of research carried out by the Edinburgh World Heritage Trust which has proved to be valuable information particularly for those seeking out the advantages of plantation shutters, and who are looking for an eco shutter product.The trust were looking to find out whether traditional window coverings served as well as double glazing at preventing heat loss. The trust used thermal imaging to record their results and their findings were very revealing.

Eco shutters or curtains make a dramatic difference to the amount of heat lost from historic buildings, particularly at night where temperatures drop. Simply closing the wooden shutters at night has been shown to reduce the amount of heat lost, as much, if not more than double glazing windows. Lowering energy costs in your home is another fantastic benefit of shutters.

Another advantage of window shutters is how clean they are. Interior shutters are so easy to wipe down, and unlike curtains they do not harbour dust and triggers of Asthma and other allergies. 

With surfaces that are easily wiped clean, our cheap plantation shutters have helped customers manage their surroundings with ease and reduce the amount of dust in their homes. We have had a very positive response from customers who do have dust allergies, who said that as well as not having to spend their days sneezing, the interior shutters also reduce draughts, help to keep in the heat and reduce the noise from street level outside. 

Eco shutters from The California Company really are a beneficial product all round and our customers continue to return to purchase more. The advantages of window shutters are evidence of the benefits all customers could experience, should they choose to buy window shutters online from The California Shutter and Blind Company.