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Self Install Shutters in Dublin Ireland Look Great

Added: December 04, 2008

When a friend of friend recommended wood shutters from The California Company to John, he didn't know just how happy he'd be with the end result. As John tells us....

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"Being based in Dublin, there are a few companies around who sell wood shutters. I knew that I wanted them for my home and thought I'd start off by having wood shutters for one window and seeing how successful my self installation would be before ordering more.
There are a few shutters companies in Dublin and other parts of Ireland but the quotes I received to have wood shutters measured and fitted by a company I felt were just too expensive. I could not justify the cost difference that these Dublin shutter companies were charging, versus the prices I found for wood shutters on The California Company website.
I am not a fan of curtains and didn't want blinds or any other window treatments for my home. I knew from the get go that it was shutters I wanted. Curtains make the room feel smaller, block out the light and I feel generally make the room feel cold. Shutters are classical looking and you can always deflect the incoming light as you wish, shut out all the light, or open the wood shutters completely.


I found the California Shutters Company through recommendation. A friend of a friend had used you previously after doing quite extensive research. While I looked at Dublin shutters companies myself, I felt I'd go with you, following this persons’ successful experience with you.
However, I have to admit, I didn't undertake the installation myself. I am not a bad DIY'er but I opted for a local carpenter to do the installation. Being a few mm out can make a job look bad so I left it to an expert. I am pleased I did as they look fantastic. The carpenter said how quick the wood shutters were to install. So all in all - very happy!


My advice to other people would be similar to other customer stories I've read on your website - read over the different shutters guides and pieces of info on the site as they are very helpful. Be sure to contact the staff at the California Company, who are great. Chrissie was very helpful and made the process painless.


Overall, delighted customer and I'll be back in January to order more shutters from you."

The California Company Comment on your Project:

Thanks John. Delighted to hear that you're happy with your wood shutters. Tier on tier is a classic design and gives lots of flexibility. Swing back the top shutter panels, and leave the lower shutters closed over for privacy or have the whole lot of panels folder back off the window. 64mm shutter slats are also a sensible size for the window you have as they reach a good balance between allowing light in while still giving privacy when the slats are tilted closed.


We look forward to hearing from you in January and enjoy your trip away at Christmas!

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