Plantation shutters, which are shutters that are mounted on the inside of your house, are an iconic part of American culture. They create an iconic and timeless appearance for your house that can add to its resale value. In fact, according to Bob Villa, plantation shutters can have a return on investment of up to 75%. There are many advantages to having shutters in your house, here are just a few.

Shutters Give Your Home a Timeless Look

Plantation shutters give your home a look that has been part of American homes since the Colonial era. Shutters have been around in American architecture for centuries. Despite changing fashion trends, these shutters seem to always make a statement. You can count on shutters to give your home a classical look that will improve the curb appeal and aesthetics of your home.

Shutters Are Energy-Efficient

The biggest cause of a hot home during the summer is radiant light coming through the windows during the day. Likewise, in winter, an unprotected window leeches heat from your home faster than any other physical feature. Thermographic photos of homes in winter show that the greatest concentration of heat escaping comes from windows. Shutters can prevent heat from escaping, keeping your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer, which is a major plus for potential home buyers.

Shutters Block Light Efficiently

If you're a late-morning sleeper, you know the struggle of staying asleep when the world is trying harder and harder to wake you up as the sun rises. A set of plantation shutters can block out the sun entirely, unlike Venetian blinds and curtains, which will almost always let light through to disturb your sleep. If you find that sunlight is bothering you in the morning, these shutters are a great investment for your home, and potential buyers will think so too.

Shutters Are Low-Maintenance

With only a single hinge per shutter, they are one of the most mechanically efficient parts you can add to your house. They are also easy to maintain. Just a screwdriver and an oil can, in most cases, will do all you need to keep your shutters fully maintained.

All of these advantages add up to a significant amount of added appraisal value to your home, as much as $175 per window. It makes sense from both a quality-of-life perspective and a value-added perspective to look into adding shutters to your house. Call Castleberry Shutters Inc. today for a free in-home estimate.