Polywood Shutters Fix All Window Facing Problems in Riverside

July 26, 2019

Each window in your rooms have a directional facing, and you will want a window covering that can tackle both sun glare and heat loss. Throughout the day, your windows may collect UV rays from the sun which will make the space feel hot. Also, depending on the hour, a window may struggle with blinding sun glare.

With each facing having separate problems, is there one covering in Riverside that works for every window?

Polywood® Shutters Work Better Than The Others On Windows Facing East Or West

When you have windows that face east or west, you will get sun glare from sunrises and sunsets. Fortunately, by using Polywood plantation shutters, you can effectively angle the rays so the sun glare won’t overpower the room. When the sunrise’s piercing rays are mitigated, your mornings will be a better experience. That’s why many people see plantation shutters as a perfect window treatment for bedrooms that face east.

Your Polywood plantation shutters will also obscure the evening sun on west facing windows. Because the day usually gets hotter as it gets later, you may also have the additional trouble of the afternoon sun heating up your space. While your rooms may only warm up for half a day or so, the temperature shift might be enough to make your space seem stale and uncomfortable unless you have a window covering that also is energy efficient.

Polywood® Shutters Are Better Than Other Treatments For Windows Facing North Or South:

White plantation shutters in sitting area

In Riverside, north-facing windows get less direct sunlight than east, west or south facing windows. Therefore, you shouldn’t get any conflicts with sun glare or with the space becoming too hot. Rather, the big headache is heat loss. South-facing windows have the flip-side, and direct sunlight can flow in throughout the day. This will drastically heat up the space and could make your windows hot to the touch.

For temperature problems, the perfect window covering is something that gives you energy efficiency. Polywood plantation shutters block air flow by using solid faux wood louvers and weather stripping, which makes them the most energy-efficient window treatments that you can get. Compare to other treatments, our Polywood shutters have an energy efficient insulation system which makes them 70% more efficient than hardwood shutters and 1600% more efficient than aluminum blinds.

Do Other Window Coverings Handle Problems As Well As Polywood Shutters?

For rooms with windows that face in one direction, you have options. A sheer cellular or roman shade might be what you need for windows that are set east or west. Sheer shades will block the glare but let in ambient light that perks up the room.

White plantation shutters in dining room

With north- or south-facing windows, you will care more about energy efficiency instead of glare. If heat loss is seen as a minor issue, you might try a real wood plantation shutter, like our Ovation® line, or even a product like our reclaimed wood shutters.

Rooms with a corner wall or two will need a more versatile covering that can block direct harsh sunlight and deals with heat. Of course, our Polywood plantation shutters are the perfect covering because they exceed in energy efficiency and directing sunlight. During times when glare is at its peak, you can direct sunlight so natural light still fills the room, but the harsher rays won’t fully heat up the room. And while plantation shutters will mitigate facing issues, they also fit in beautifully with several decor styles.

Sunburst Can Assist You No Matter Which Direction Your Windows Face

If you need the versatility of Polywood shutters or the sleek elegance of cellular shades, Sunburst has the treatment for you. At our free in-home consultation, we will show you which window coverings work best with your Riverside windows -- no matter where they face. Phone us at 951-517-3030 or complete the form below to book your in-home consultation.

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