American Shutters: Saving You Energy Throughout The Seasons

Shutters are not only a stylish addition to an interior but come with many benefits too. Besides giving your home curb appeal, modern shutters can also offer protection from the summer heat and winter cold. A great choice to help save energy throughout the seasons.

Can shutters really help you save on energy?

When choosing window treatments for our homes, we don’t often think about the impact these treatments may have on energy consumption. However, your windows can actually be one of the biggest culprits of heat loss in your home. Drafts and cold air can often impact the climate in your home and if you live in a very cold area, can make your space feel very uncomfortable during the colder months. Your choice of window treatment should thus be more than just about the looks!

In fact, shutters are a great way to add additional insulation to your windows. It can in fact keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Not only will this help you save money on your energy bills, but it may also make your home more comfortable to suit the climate throughout the seasons.

It is important to consider the fact that installing shutters as a layer of insulation prevents drafts from coming through your windows. This can subsequently mean less cold making its way into your home. By adjusting the louvres of your shutters, you have full control of air flow into your space. You can thus help to prevent heat from escaping too!

What about summer?

In summer the opposite is true. Our windows can trap heat indoors and make for a hot, uncomfortable interior during the warmer months. However, by installing quality shutters in your home, you can keep heat from radiating into your space. These subsequently are able to provide shade and ventilation. Furthermore, this is a wonderful way to keep your home more acclimatized during those hot, summer days. In fact, the addition of shutters can therefore help to reduce your energy bills by keeping you from cranking up your air conditioning.

About American Shutters

American Shutters are experts in the field. In 1985 they introduced the ageless beauty of adjustable louvre shutters to South Africa. Since then they have showcased a pioneering spirit with an unwavering commitment to quality with a focus on technological enhancements and product innovation that keeps the brand on the cutting edge of interior design. Here you will find products manufactured using timber sourced from environmentally sustainable forests and a new range of enhanced Security Shutters that are manufactured from eco-friendly, maintenance-free aluminium. Leading standards of quality, service and an impressive track record have made AMERICAN Shutters® the benchmark in the industry.