The Difference Between Interior and Exterior Shutters: Guide for Bakersfield Homeowners
Interior and exterior shutters are completely different things, and if you’re flying blind, you can waste time or money shopping around for a product you don’t need. Let’s look at what you need to know.
Exterior Shutters
First, we have to make it clear that Sunburst Shutters Bakersfield doesn’t build or sell exterior shutters. Rather, our specialty is in fashionable interior shutters for Bakersfield homes.
Exterior shutters tend to serve one of two purposes: either they’re just for looks as a complement to your windows, or they’re industrial strength “hurricane shutters,” built to guard your windows from heavy damage during intense weather.
Decorative exterior shutters typically look great on very particular home styles, like Mediterranean houses. Hurricane shutters are fairly uncommon except in a few areas of the U.S., and most hurricane shutters don’t even resemble typical shutters, and instead look like large metal sheets.
For those exterior shutters that do open and shut on your window, there usually isn’t much functionality to them. They are unable to form a seal to block heat and their louvers (if they exist) usually can’t be adjusted. Despite all that, exterior shutters can serve to give a much-needed color accent to your home.
You Might Need Exterior Shutters If:
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You need to guard your windows from severe storm damage.
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You want to add a splash of color to the outside of your house.
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You have adequate space around your windows to put in outdoor shutters.
Interior Shutters
Interior shutters are our area of expertise, and they’re the optimum window covering in combining looks and functionality. Installed directly in or above your window frame, interior shutters instantly become a natural part of your home as soon as they’re installed. And unlike exterior shutters, interior shutters are able to fit on any window, anywhere in your home.
The fashion that premier interior shutters give your space is unrivaled, and they’re extremely multifaceted. Indoor shutters can beautifully accent any style of home; from historic Craftsman homes to chic houses, and have an assortment of colors, finishes, and frame options to fit your personal style.
Look into interior shutters if:
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You want to be able to control your lighting, home temperature, and energy-efficiency.
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You need a versatile, long-lasting window treatment.
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You want to add style to your home, and color match your existing interior trim.
