How Window Shutters Give You Control Over Room Temperature

When closed, shutters become the next best barricade against Fort Lauderdale’s wind and variable temperatures – after your windows. Window treatments such as shades, blinds, and draperies block most of the temperature from the outdoors, not all. And, when you need a sturdy window treatment that gives you a comfortable spot next to the window, Polywood® shutters are your best product.

We craft Polywood shutters from a synthetic polymer that insulates up to 70% better than a comparable traditional wood shutter. As a matter of fact, the Polywood Shutter Insulating System blocks as much as 30 degrees of airflow and reduces heat transfer by 45.96%. This means energy savings for your wallet – and full room temperature control.

Your home’s heating and cooling system won’t have to work so hard since you’ve now insulated against the impact from the weather outside. If you want to let in some of the effects of the external elements, just move the louvers open and adjust them the way you’d like. You can get even more window treatment temperature control by closing your shutters completely.

How to Close Your Shutters for Maximum Temperature Control

Two parts of your shutters should be closed to seal off external temperature: the panels and the louvers.

To properly close your Polywood shutter panels, swing them toward the window. As you move the panels into the shutter frame, check that the pieces of weatherstripping interlock along the vertical ends of your shutters.

 

To properly close your louvers, push the tilt rod toward the louvers and ensure that the top of the tilt rod will fit into the “mouse hole” just above the top louver. Do this by running your hand up the tilt rod, pushing in as you go. This is also true for taller shutters. Sometimes a soft push at the bottom of the tilt rod isn't enough and doesn’t close gaps at the top.