How Window Shutters Allow You to Control Room Temperature

Closed shutters are the next best barrier against the variable temperature and wind in Washington DC, coming right after windows. Window treatments such as shades, blinds, and draperies block most of the temperature from the outdoors, not all. And, when you need a quality-made window treatment that gives you a comfortable seat by the window, Polywood® shutters are the preferred choice.

Polywood shutters are made from a synthetic polymer that insulates up to 70% better than a similar traditional wood shutter. In fact, the Polywood Shutter Insulating System blocks up to 30 degrees of airflow and reduces heat transfer by 45.96%. This translates into energy savings for your wallet – and full control over room temperature.

Your home’s heating and cooling system won’t have to work so hard now that you have blocked off the impact from the outside weather. When you want to feel some of the light and be more exposed to the outside temperature, just slant the louvers open and adjust them the way you’d like. Get more window treatment temperature control by closing your shutters all the way.

How to Close Your Shutters for Complete Temperature Control

There are two parts of your shutters that ought to be closed to seal off outside temperature: the panels and the louvers.

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

 

To close your louvers properly, push the tilt rod toward the louvers, making sure the top of the tilt rod fits into the "mouse hole," which is above the top louver. Do this by running your hand up the tilt rod, and push in as you go up. This is especially 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.