Window Replacement: 3 Great Reasons to Add Shutters

Your windows are more than just functional pieces that play a role in regulating the temperature and comfort in your home. It’s part of your home’s facade, and as a result, is responsible for improving your home’s frontage and aesthetics. To ensure that you get the most out of your window replacement project, we recommend you get shutters as part of the package.

Aesthetic Benefits Of Shutters

When you compare it to other window coverings, shutters have a timeless appeal. They are less likely to go out of style unlike blinds and curtains, so you don’t run the risk of installing something that will get dated in just a couple of months.

Shutters are also more versatile, as they can easily fit traditional and contemporary homes very well. They are also highly customizable, and we carry shutters in a wide range of size and colors that can perfectly match your new replacement windows.

Shutters are Low Maintenance

Heavy curtains and draperies are notorious for how easy it is for dust and dirt to accumulate in them. They’re equally notorious for how difficult they are to clean, and you’ll often have to dry clean them to ensure that they’re really clean. Shutters are the low-maintenance choice as they don’t get dirty as easy, and all you really need to do to keep them looking good is to dust them.

More Efficient Daylighting

Finally, shutters are the more efficient choice when it comes to daylighting your home. When you close the slats, light intrusion is completely restricted and when you flip it open, you can control how much daylight you want your room to have. The slats themselves offer an extra layer of protection to your windows as they’re durable enough to resist strong winds. As one of your trusted local window companies, V. Nanfito Roofing and Siding offers high-performance shutters from CertainTeed and Mastic®, among other brands. Call us at (203) 639-1634 for more information on our roofing services.