Polywood Shutters Solve All Window Facing Headaches in Bakersfield

July 26, 2019

No matter if your windows face north or west, you will want a covering that can stand against both sun glare and heat loss. Some time during the day, your windows may collect UV rays from the sun which can heat up the room. Other times, a window may allow in blinding sun glare.

With both sun glare and heat loss being problems for different window facings, is there one window covering in Bakersfield that works for every window?

Polywood® Shutters Are Better Than Other Treatments For Windows That Face East Or West

When you have windows that face east or west, you will get sun glare from sunrises and sunsets. Luckily, with Polywood plantation shutters, you can tilt the louvers and block the rays so the sun glare won’t overpower the room. When the harsh rays from the sunrise are tempered, your mornings will be a better experience. No wonder plantation shutter are the best window covering for bedrooms that face east.

Your Polywood plantation shutters will also closes off the setting sun on those westward windows. Because the afternoon can be warmer than the morning, you may also have the added trouble of the mid day sun heating up your space. While your windows may only be heated up for a few hours, the temperature shift may be enough to make your space seem hot and stuffy unless you pick a window treatment that also keeps the hot air on the outside.

Polywood® Shutters Are Your Best Option For Windows That Face North Or South:

White plantation shutters in sitting area

In Bakersfield, north-facing windows get less direct sunlight than east, west or south facing windows. Therefore, you shouldn’t have any issues with sun glare or with the space becoming too hot. Instead, you’ll realize that the trouble with north-facing windows is the amount of heat loss. Southern windows have the flip-side, and direct sunlight can flow in from sunup to sundown. This will excessively heat up the space and might make your windows too hot to touch.

For heat problems, try using an energy efficient window covering. Polywood plantation shutters stop air flow with their solid faux wood louvers and weather stripping, making them one of the most energy-efficient window covering available. Compare to other treatments, our Polywood shutters employ an energy efficient insulation system and are 70% more efficient than wood shutters and 1600% more efficient than aluminum blinds.

Is There Any Other Window Covering That Will Work For Different Facings?

If you have a room with windows that only face one direction, you have a larger selection of treatments. A sheer cellular or roman shade is a good choice for windows that face east or west. Their translucent nature will stop the glare but let in ambient light that brightens the room.

White plantation shutters in dining room

But with north- or south-facing windows, you will care more about energy efficiency instead of glare. If your windows are in a shady spot, you could go with a wood plantation shutter, like our Ovation® shutters, or perhaps something eco-friendly like our reclaimed wood shutters.

Rooms with a corner wall or two may need a all-purpose covering that can block direct harsh sunlight and is energy efficient. In this instance, our Polywood plantation shutters are ideal because they are both energy efficient and adjustable. During times when glare is at its peak, you can direct sunlight so natural light still fills the room, but the blinding rays can’t fully heat up the room. And while plantation shutters will mitigate facing headaches, they also blend in with most decor styles.

Sunburst Has The Window Treatments That Will Fix Your Window Facing Problems

If you want the adaptability of faux wood plantation shutters or the simplicity of cellular shades, Sunburst is happy to help. During a no-cost in-home consultation, we can show you which window coverings work best with your Bakersfield windows -- no matter what direction they face. Just call 661-449-1092 or complete the form below and we’ll schedule your in-home consultation.

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