The New Brunswick Homeowners Guide To Shutters and Replacing Windows
You know what you’re in for when you put plantation shutters in your New Brunswick home: beautiful style, discrete light control, and great insulation for a cozier home. But what happens if disaster strikes, making you have to replace your window? What needs to happen with your shutters?
Luckily, Sunburst Shutters New Brunswick can help. This is what you need to know about how shutters and window replacements interact.
You can replace windows without replacing your shutters
Maybe the question we’re asked the most about window replacements is if you can swap your windows without getting rid of your shutters. The answer in almost every case is yes! It’s very uncommon that your shutters will get in the way of replacing a window, and in those cases the shutters easily detach from the window frame and can be reinstalled after the replacement is done.
There might be a rare case where your new windows could not work with your custom shutters, such as if you’re putting in tilt-in sash windows or casement windows. If that’s the case, you can still keep your shutters. Our installers may be able to devise a solution to work with the new windows, whether it’s a new frame or changing the mount on your shutters.
If You Have The Right Shutters, You May Not Need Replacement Windows
Why do you want to replace your window? If your window is cracked or beginning to break, you should definitely replace it. But what if you’re thinking about getting a new window just because you want better insulation, or for better looks?
If it’s the latter, what you might really be in the market for is an effective window treatment. An effective insulator like Polywood faux wood shutters can offer you better control over your home temperature than almost any double-pane window. With shutters, you can upgrade the look of your windows, with a lot less hassle.
Moreover, plantation shutters are a more valuable investment in your home, because they are both an architectural feature and an aesthetic addition.
You Don’t Need To Do Anything to Install Shutters
Some New Brunswick homeowners think that you need to swap out your windows, frame, or trim in order to have shutters put in. That’s certainly not the case. Even if your windows have an unorthodox shape, opening mechanism, or tilt a certain way, we can design shutters that operate seamlessly together with your window setup. From a custom mount that accentuates your window trim, to a custom build that makes room for an opening crank, there’s no additional work necessary.
