vendredi 25 juillet 2014

Install Plantation Shutters In Dallas For Great Air And Light Flow In Your Home

By Sharron Cantu


Louver shutters regulate the amount of natural light and air flowing inside and through your home. These hinged panels, also known as plantation shutters in Dallas, are easily opened and closed if needed. These easy operating hinged panels perfectly can take the role of blinds, and help with the circulation of air in your home.

Also known as louvers or jalousies, these hinged panels aren't too costly and are offered in various designs and colors. Louvers have a historical background, as they are modeled after shutters used to moderate the temperature within the home. The modern versions are found in home improvement stores and are very affordable.

There are different forms of designs you can install your louvers in. Some may prefer the traditional design of placing a rod in the middle of these hinged panels to operate all the windows simultaneously. Others may go in for calf-style hinged panels that rise to a specific level yet don't block the view outside. Another design is to have certain shutters hinged differently so they slide and fold completely or partially.

The hinges and tedious tasks involved in installing these hinged panels are usually already provided for you. Small, yet time-consuming things like drilling screw holes into the hinged panels are unnecessary since they will come pre-drilled when you purchase them. Reading through the manual will be simple and a lot easier with these features.

Measure all sides and lengths of the windows you want these hinged panels for before you visit the home improvement store. You need to make sure you have all dimensions, as well as knowing the center of the windowsill where these panels will open. Being clear about this will help you find the best-fitting shutter.

You will have to install mounts on the interiors and exteriors of the windows in order to place your blinds. Keep in mind that you may also need a wood shim to keep these partitions in position while you align and screw in the mounts. The pre-made screw holes are great in this case because you can spend a lot more time concentrating on correctly installing your mounts.

Once you've screwed in the mounts, you need to make sure they are aligned perfectly. When you're satisfied, you can start by attaching the left shutter to the mount with the screws. To protect the screw heads, place a towel over them and lightly hammer covers over the screws. If you'd like, you can also put plush knobs and magnetic clamps on the windowsill. This will help the shutters close tightly and prevent them from flopping around from winds.

If you want your shutters to have some color, you can paint them in whatever shade you'd like. Two things you should keep in mind, however, is to wait a few days after installation to paint and to start with the outside first. As long as you follow all directions correctly, you will enjoy the freedom to control the amount of air and light flowing through your home.




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