What To Know About Shutters and Replacing Windows
You know what you can expect when you get plantation shutters in your Gainesville home: amazing style, discrete light control, and great insulation for a more comfortable home. But what happens if something unexpected happens, and you need to replace your window? What should you do with your shutters?
Luckily, Sunburst Shutters Gainesville can help. This is everything you need to know about what replacing a window means for your shutters.
You can replace windows without replacing your shutters
Possibly the question we’re asked the most about shutters and replacing windows is if you can replace your windows without getting rid of your shutters. The answer in almost every case is yes you can! It’s very uncommon that a set of plantation shutters will interfere with replacing a window pane, and in those cases the shutters easily detach from the window frame and reattach after the replacement is done.
There might be a rare case where your replacement windows could not work with your existing shutters, such as if you’re installing tilt-in sash windows or crank handle windows. If that’s the case, you can still keep your shutters. Our shutter installers can devise a solution to work with the new windows, whether it’s a new frame or swapping the mount on your shutters.
With The Right Shutters, You Might Not Need Replacement Windows
Why do you want to replace your window? If your window is cracked or beginning to break, that makes sense. But what if you’re thinking about getting a new window just because you need better insulation, or a better looking window?
If it’s the latter, what you might really be in the market for is a higher quality window treatment. An effective insulator like Polywood plantation shutters can offer you better control over your home temperature than installing a double-pane window. With shutters, you can completely change the look of your windows, with a lot less hassle.
In addition, installing shutters is a more worthwhile home investment, since they add benefits to your home’s form and function.
You Don’t Need To Do Anything to Put In Shutters
Some homeowners in Gainesville are under the impression that you need to swap out your windows, frame, or trim in order to put in shutters. That’s definitely not true. Even if your windows have a unique shape, opening mechanism, or tilt a certain way, we can design shutters that operate seamlessly in tandem with your window setup. From a unique mount that complements your existing trim, to a custom placement that makes room for a window crank, there’s no extra work needed.
