How Window Shutters Allow You to Control Room Temperature

Closed shutters are the next best defence against the extreme temperature and wind in Riverside, coming right after windows. Window treatments such as blinds, shades, and draperies block most of the external temperature, not all. And, when you need a sturdy window treatment that gives you a comfortable spot by the window, Polywood® shutters are the preferred choice.

We craft Polywood shutters from a synthetic polymer that insulates up to 70% better than a comparable traditional wood shutter. In fact, the Polywood Shutter Insulating System blocks up to 30 degrees of airflow and diminishes heat transfer by 45.96%. This translates into energy savings for your home – and full room temperature control.

Your home’s heating and cooling system takes less time to work now that you have reduced most of the impact from the outside weather. When you want to feel some of the light and be more exposed to the outside temperature, just slant the louvers and adjust them to a preferred position. You can get even more window treatment temperature control by closing your shutters completely.

How to Close Your Shutters for Complete Temperature Control

Two parts of your shutters need to be closed to seal off external temperature: the louvers and the panels.

To close your Polywood shutter panels properly, swing them toward the window. As you move the panels into the shutter frame, ensure that the pieces of weatherstripping interlock along the vertical ends of your shutters.

 

To close your louvers properly, push the tilt rod toward the louvers, ensuring that the top of the tilt rod fits into the "mouse hole," which is above the top louver. Do this by running your hand up the tilt rod, and push in as you go up. This is also true for taller shutters – sometimes a small push at the bottom of the tilt rod isn't enough and can leave gaps at the top.