Professionals Answer Your Top 3 Questions About Installing Shutters In Riverside California
Every day, the team at Sunburst Shutters Riverside gets questions about how to install shutters in Riverside. How do shutters fit my specialty-shaped window? How does Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions install shutters on windows with a crank? Would a security system impact how the shutters are installed?
I’ve encountered all of these questions previously and much more. And I want to assure you that when done by our experienced experts, installing plantation shutters doesn’t interfere with the shape of the window, its functionality, or your house’s security system. Here are the top three questions about installing shutters in Riverside, and how our professionals deal with them.
1. How Does A Window’s Shape Affect Shutter Installation?
Your windows may a variety of shapes and sizes: triangle, rectangle, circle, arch, octagon, and more. But how are shutters installed (that are usually rectangular) on uniquely shaped windows?
Our professionals measure your window’s width and length, noting every arch, curve, angle, or corner. Then, we enter the measurements into proprietary software to create a template for the shutter that precisely matches your window. This way, the shutter frame’s edges follow your window’s frame. And when they are installed, the shutter louvers can be tilted across the entire window - regardless of its shape. That’s correct. You won’t be locked into arch window shutters aren’t functional. And the shutters make the shape of the window shine!
2. How Does The Window’s Operation Affect The Shutter Installation Process?
Installing shutters on a window won’t impact the window operation. Windows that slide, open with a crank, or tilt can all have plantation shutters mounted. That’s because plantation shutters are custom-fit to the specific type of window in your home.
Whether the shutter frame is mounted inside or outside the window opening, it depends on the way the window functions. If the window uses a crank, the shutter frame is likely placed on the outside. The same applies for windows that tilt in. But windows that slide commonly have a shutter frame that’s placed on the inside of the window opening. The clearance available above and below the window, the window’s shape, and the depth of the windowsill also figure into the type of shutter frame you select.
Our professionals consider how much clearance there is137 above and below the window, the shape of the window, the depth of the window opening, and the size of the existing window casing. Then, we design and set up your shutter frame to your window’s specifications.
3. Does A Security System Impact How The Shutters Are Installed?
Your security system is effective at protecting your house from burglaries. When installing shutters, find out the sort of sensor you have in that room.
If the motion sensor is directly on the window or its frame, installing shutters shouldn’t trigger the alarm or alter its performance. That’s because the shutters aren’t in the way of the sensor’s signal. The only way the alarm is triggered is if the glass is broken or the window is opened.
If the motion sensor is set up on a wall, shutters are not likely to set off the alarm either. This kind of sensor emits infrared rays and uses the reflection of those rays to detect if there is a change in the area. A trespasser obstructs the detector’s rays, triggering an alarm, but the shutters themselves won’t.
Our professionals have set up shutters with all types of security systems in place. Installing shutters in Riverside should never come at the cost of your family’s security - and your peace of mind.
