5 Reasons Why You Should Keep your Window Shutters | Glaze & Save

Shutters have been used as a traditional covering for windows for hundreds years. In fact, timber was the original Scottish window covering, with glazed windows not becoming popular until the 16th century when glass became more affordable.

Even when glass become more commonplace, timber window panels remained, in part due to the cost of glass, and in part because of the exceptional insulating properties of wood .

Now, working shutters are usually preserved for conservation concerns, and can be seen as both a blessing and a curse by homeowners. But it doesn’t have to be like this. Working shutters can be a great benefit for homeowners, whether you’re worried about house prices or energy usage. So without further ado, this blog will look at five reasons why you should keep your working shutters, yes, even if you don’t live in a listed building!

1. They keep your home much warmer

Shutters can reduce heat loss through a window by 50%, so if you have draughty single glazed windows, you have the option of increasing your thermal comfort as required. They do this by trapping a layer of insulating warm air between the window and the shutter, keeping the area warmer than windows alone.

2. They save you money on your energy bills

A 2010 BBC article reported that shutters effectively act as a form of double glazing in period properties. It showed that the energy efficiency of the window area was greatly improved with the addition of shutters, reducing heat loss by half, meaning that less heat is required to maintain the temperature of a room.

3. They reduce noise pollution

Shutters are considered t be one of the most effective ways to reduce the levels of external noise in the home. This is because the wood creates a barrier across the window which absorbs much of the noise that curtains or blinds would not stop. Traditional shutters can reduce around 50% of all noise pollution entering a home.

4. They eliminate light

A shutter’s ability to eliminate light has two fold benefits. Firstly, eliminating light can eliminate fading of furnishing, décor and valuables in a room, making your original shutters a great device to combat sun fading and general light fading. Secondly, shutters eliminate the need for blackout blinds or curtains, perfect for shift or night workers, light sleepers, babies, and anyone else who needs a dark environment to sleep in.

5. They will increase the value of your property

Its common knowledge that maintaining and retaining period features in your home will increase the desirability and value of that property. Working shutters are a period feature that not only look stunning, but are completely practical. It’s a win win!

Never choose between your shutters or your vista again! You can keep your working shutters and make your windows thermally efficient with InvisiTherm® bespoke magnetic secondary glazing. Our systems are fully compatible with working shutters and work in tandem with your shutters to deliver an energy efficient, affordable solution for your period home that is conservation friendly and usually requires no permissions. Contact us today to arrange your free no obligation survey.