What To Know About Shutters and Replacing Windows
You know what to expect when you put plantation shutters in your New York home: fashionable looks, fantastic light control, and great insulation for a more comfortable home. But what if something unexpected happens, making you have to replace your window? What do you do about your shutters?
Fortunately, we can help. This is everything you should know about what replacing a window means for your shutters.
You can replace windows without replacing your shutters
Possibly the most commonly asked question about window replacements is if you can swap your windows without having to replace your shutters. The answer in almost every case is yes you can! It’s pretty uncommon that your shutters will interfere with replacing a window, and even in those rare instances the shutters easily detach from the bracket affixed to the frame and can be reinstalled after the replacement is done.
There’s always the possibility of a rare case where your replacement windows might not work with your custom shutters, like if you’re installing tilt-in sash windows or casement windows. If that’s the case, you should still be able to keep your shutters– our expert installers may be able to come up with a solution to work with the new windows, whether it’s a different frame or changing how your shutters are mounted.
With The Right Shutters, You May Not Need Replacement Windows
Why are you replacing your windows? If your window is broken or is starting to crack, that’s understandable. But what if you’re in the market for a new window just because you need better insulation, or a better looking window?
If that’s the case, what you might actually need is a better window treatment. An effective insulator like Polywood plantation shutters can improve your temperature control better than installing a double-pane window. With something like shutters, you can upgrade how your windows look, but with much less hassle.
Not to mention, an investment in shutters is a more profitable investment in your home, because they are both an architectural feature and an aesthetic addition.
You Don’t Need To Do Anything to Put In Shutters
Some New York homeowners believe that you need to swap out your windows, frame, or trim before you can have shutters put in. That’s definitely not true. Even if your windows have an unorthodox shape, operating mechanism, or tilt a certain way, Sunburst can build a set of shutters that work seamlessly in tandem with your existing setup. From a custom mount that complements your existing trim, to a custom placement that makes room for an opening lever, there’s no additional work needed.
