The Bakersfield Homeowners Guide To Replacing Windows and Shutters
You know what to expect when you get plantation shutters in your Bakersfield home: beautiful style, discrete light control, and great insulation for a more comfortable home. But what happens if something unexpected happens, like if you need to replace your window? What needs to happen with your shutters?
Luckily, we’re here to help. This is what you should know about how shutters and window replacements interact.
You can replace windows without replacing your shutters
Maybe the question we’re asked the most about shutters and replacing windows is if you can swap your windows without getting rid of your shutters. The answer in nearly all cases is a resounding yes! It’s very rare that your shutters will get in the way of replacing a window pane, and in those cases they’re easy to detach from the bracket affixed to the frame and can be reinstalled after the work is done.
There’s always the possibility of a rare case where your new windows might interfere with your existing shutters, for example if you’re installing tilting windows or crank handle windows. If that’s the case, you can still keep your shutters– our installers can find a solution to work with the new windows, whether it’s a new frame or swapping the mount on your shutters.
If You Have The Right Shutters, You Might Not Need Replacement Windows
Why do you want to replace your window? If your window is cracked or beginning to break, that makes sense. But what if you’re thinking about getting a new window just because you want better insulation, or for better looks?
If that’s the reason, what you might actually need is a better window treatment. An effective insulator like Polywood faux wood shutters can offer you better control over your home temperature than almost any double-pane window. With shutters, you can completely change the look of your windows, but with much less hassle.
In addition, an investment in shutters is a more valuable home investment, because they are an architectural feature that add real appraisal value to your entire home.
There’s No Extra Work Required to Install Shutters
Some homeowners in Bakersfield believe that you need to swap out your windows, frame, or trim before you can have shutters installed. That’s certainly not true. Even if your windows have an unusual shape, operating mechanism, or tilt a certain way, Sunburst can build a set of shutters that work seamlessly together with your current setup. From a unique mount that accentuates your window trim, to a custom placement that makes room for an opening crank, there’s no additional work needed.
