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Why Some Homeowners In Washington DC Mistake Plantation Blinds For Plantation Shutters
When Washington DC homeowners give us a call for a quote, they might accidentally ask for plantation blinds. They don’t realize that plantation blinds is the wrong term for the window covering they‘re thinking of.
When people say “plantation blinds”, they‘re referring to plantation shutters.
“Plantation” is used interchangeably with interior shuttersThat’s not the case with blinds. And “plantation” describes the style of the window treatment as it relates to the size of the horizontal louvers.
Blinds’ thin horizontal slats are not thick enough or wide enough to be “plantation” style.
Even some blind companies call blinds “plantation,” but that term has historically been associated with custom interior shutters. Plantation shutters might be mistaken for blinds from a distance. But the differences between these two window treatments are numerous.
How Plantation Shutters Differ From Blinds
Plantation Shutters Are More Durable Than Blinds
Premium plantation shutters can be manufactured from synthetic wood, hardwood, or reclaimed wood. These materials give you a sturdy window treatment that outlasts blinds by decades. And when your shutters are painted with UV stabilizers, their color won’t yellow.
Unlike shutters, blinds may have a wand to tilt the slats. And they have a series of cords to hold the slats up. Those two parts, as well as the thin slats, are notorious for busting.
Blinds don’t give you control over temperature and light. And they are likely to yellow when overexposed to the sun, which is not the case with quality shutters.
They’re Highly Energy Efficient
The material a window treatment is made from greatly affects its energy efficiency. Plantation shutters, with their synthetic wood and wood louvers, are the most energy-efficient window treatment in Washington DC. But it’s the exclusive weatherstripping on Polywood® shutters that’s made to help seal off airflow. That’s how Polywood is 1600% more energy efficient than an aluminum blind.
When the blind is closed, the slats aren’t tight against each other. There’s space on both sides of the blind where air can escape through. And you can see holes where the cords are. All these issues make blinds less energy efficient than quality plantation shutters.
They Accentuate The Shape Of Your Window
Another thing to think about is that a rectangle is the only shape blinds are available in. And if your window are circular, arched, triangular, or octagonal, blinds will cover up the shape rather than show it off.
Plantation shutters on the other hand are perfect for specialty-shaped windows. They are custom made to account for every arch, angle, and corner. The completed shutters is a window treatment that operates smoothly, looks stunning, and makes the window shape pop.
They Give Your House A Custom Look
You can get blinds in an array of finishes, colors, and textures. They can even be motorized and cordless. But no matter how you mix and match their options, blinds don’t have the custom look that shutters have.
Plantation shutters in Washington DC come in Polywood, Ovation® wood, and reclaimed wood. And there’s 300,000+ ways to customize these window treatments so they fit your style.
Shutters are usually installed with a frame that accentuates the corners and highlights the shutter panels. The plantation shutters become a fashion statement that wows. And as a permanent fixture, they increase your home’s appraisal value.
One example of an exceptional way to customize your window coverings is to have the shutters built from reclaimed wood. No two shutter louvers - no two shutter panels - have similar holes, colors, or marks. It’s the ultimate custom window treatment you can find in the Washington DC area.
