If the windows are the eyes of the home, the shutters are the eyelids; and we all know how important those are. They keep out weather, wind, dirt, and honestly just make the eyes- I mean windows more appealing to look at. Shutters also provide more privacy and security than a simple window pane can. Shutters have dated back to homes built hundreds of years ago and today they are available to you with even more customization.
Two very common types of exterior vinyl shutters are Board-n-Batten and Raised Panel style.
Continue reading to learn about their features, benefits, and uses.
Board and Batten
The Board and Batten style is one of the oldest and yet is still commonly preferred in modern times. It gives a home a more rustic and relaxed appearance. The Board and Batten style shutters get their name from the vertical boards that are pressed tightly together, and the horizontal or diagonal battens that overlap and keep the boards in place. The wider the boards, the more rustic the look, and the battens give it a unique, visual appeal.
Board and Batten style shutters can be used on virtually any type of home including homes with stucco, sliding, and even brick. They tend to dress up the home and make it look more comforting, and well ‘homey’. These shutters will not only increase the aesthetic appeal of your home, but also increase the value of it.
Exterior shutters have natural air control, boost energy efficiency, provide weather protection, and light control. With so many benefits, it would be hard not to choose exterior shutters.
Raised Panel
Raised panel are the go-to shutters for any home. They work well with traditional and contemporary style homes and have a variety of options. Raised panel shutters are exactly what they sound like; panels are made of either vinyl, wood, or composite, and have raised designs/ accents.
Raised panel shutters can also come in two panel (standard), three panel, single panel, flat panel, or arched top. These features are dependent upon the size of your window and the style you are hoping to achieve. Raised panel exterior shutters are typically lighter weight than board and batten shutters, but their benefits are the same. This type of shutter also provides privacy and security, while decreasing your energy bill and providing natural air control. With shutters that function, you also have weather protection and light control.
If you are considering adding shutter to your current home, or are building a new one, shutters are a wise investment. Typically, shutters are only applied to the front of the house, which cuts your cost in half. And with only 2 shutters to a window, you really aren’t going over the top. Exteriors provide the finishing touch you are looking for, but also have aesthetic and physical benefits on the home.
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EAP Shutters has everything you need when it comes to exterior vinyl shutters. We have been adorning homes for years, offering a wide selection of design shutter styles, designer colors and can customize your shutters to meet your needs. No order is too large or too small for personalized service and we offer convenient and secure on-line ordering 7 days a week. Call EAP Shutters today for a Free Consult. We are YOUR Shutter Store!