Thursday 25 May 2017

Origin and Functions of Plantation Window Shutters

When the Europeans settled in the south America and the Caribbean, they realised that the shutters used in these countries to protect the interior from the sun and the dust are actually well suited to protect their home back in what we now call the USA. Plantation window shutters describe a wooden, louvered blinds which are installed on the windows. The slats are adjustable and they can be adjusted to allow the right amount of light and heat. As there is no glass used in these shutters, they allow the natural air flow when needed and keep the interior well ventilated.

Plantation window shutters cover the whole length and width of the window. An alternate type if the cafe style where a clear access to the outside is kept either above or below the shutters. The centre of these shutters has a rod to adjust the louvre openings. Hinges hold the shutters to the frame and these shutters can swing open completely to give access to the outside. Sometimes, hinges are added at the fold points so that horizontal adjustments become possible. There are some shutters which are split at the middle and either the top or the bottom section can be swung open or close, individually.

While it was traditionally made from wood, nowadays, the plantation shutters are made from different materials. Fresh or recycled composite vinyl, fibreboard and imported woods are often used by the manufacturers. The louvres can have different sizes as well. 

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