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The Wood Shutter Offers Great Curb Appeal
Filed Under (Window Treatments) by Jamie Barker on 11-09-2011
Tagged Under : dyi, home and family, home and garden, home improvement, window coverings, window treatments
In ancient Greece is where it is believed the first shutters appeared. However, the exterior wooden shutter did not arrive until around the Victorian era. Prior houses, made from stone, had windows that set far back into the wall, which made shutters unpractical. When homes constructed from wood became the norm exterior wood shutters soon followed.
In early American history, the exterior shutters served many practical purposes. When homeowners could not purchase windows of glass on the frontier, shutters closed the openings in the home that provided for ventilation during the summer, making it possible to keep the warm heat in the home during the winter month.
Today wood shutters can still serve to protect windows from storm damage and to keep out unwanted sun. The use of shutters as simply a decorative item is common as apple pie. The beauty of shutters add greatly to the exterior beauty of a home and should be chosen with care. Whether it’s a wood finish or a painted one, a wood shutter can give the outside of a home character.
Since their invention in ancient Greece, wood shutters have transformed several times. The wood shutter has kept out insects and hurricanes, as well as enhanced the beauty of homes. The wood shutter is perfect for any decorating style, from country chic to historical, to modern.
Whether it is for a treatment to enhance a colonial house or cabin getaway, the wood shutter is a guaranteed winner. Their increased price compared to vinyl options is well worth their superior aesthetics and durability. They are one of the easiest ways to increase a home’s energy efficiency, curb appeal, and market value.
Jamie has actually been operating with blinds for quite a few years. To know more about wood shutter and other widely used window shades, check out his blog.
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