Window shutters, or plantation shutters as they are also known, give your home a really unique and attractive finish to both your windows and the rest of your home. They not only act as an attractive feature of your property, thus adding value to your home, they also provide functional benefits too.
In this blog post we’re going to take a look at one particularly functional advantage you get from window shutters in Edinburgh, and that is noise reduction.
Window Shutters – Attractive and Unique With Fantastic Noise Reduction Qualities
We all know that window shutters are an attractive addition to any home, giving it a continental feel, and at the same time, giving your windows some seriously unique window coverage. They’re much more hard wearing than conventional curtains and they have a long life, so your initial investment is money well spent.
Wherever you’re living, you will no doubt be a slave to some kind of noise pollution, even if you live in a relatively quiet area. Whether it’s passing traffic, people traffic or the sounds of industry, it can sometimes get on top of you.
Conventional Curtains Don’t Provide Effective Noise Reduction
Thing is, what can you do? Sometimes, keeping your curtains closed and make the room seem unnecessarily dark isn’t the best idea. There is a solution, and that is provided by using window shutters. Window shutters allow for the reduction in noise and even if you have to close your shutters, you can still have sufficient light.
The wooden material used to make window shutters help to not only provide insulation, but provide excellent noise reduction. Our window shutters are made of quality wood, so this creates a barrier across the window which will absorb noise. As they are made to measure, there are no gaps so you get a nice, snug fit on your windows.
When You Want Peace and Quiet, You Get It
If you combine this with good quality double glazing you can easily shut the world out and the noise. You can have your very own bespoke window shutters and keep out unwanted noise whenever you want.
Window Shutters in Edinburgh – With Sunset Blinds
Here at Sunset Blinds you’ll get your window shutters in whichever style or colour you like, made to measure to your specifications. We take pride on our work and we always make sure our window shutters are exactly what our customers wanted and fit the window like a glove. We leave no stone unturned when it comes to giving you the best wooden window shutters and value for money.
Wooden Window Shutters – The Best Window Coverage
If you need to discuss any of the points above, or you’re toying with the idea of having wooden window shutters and you haven’t quite made a decision yet, then get in touch with us here at Sunset Blinds. One of our team will be happy to take your call and answer any of your questions.