Why Shutters can be Good for your Health
Do you suffer from dust-related allergies or illnesses? Or do you have trouble sleeping, or live in a built-up area where noise is a problem? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then having shutters installed at your property could be the answer.
The Bespoke Shutter Company supplies and installs a wide range of products, including plantation, solid and louvre shutters, for homes in north and south London, Essex and Hertfordshire. Here is our rundown of some of the health benefits offered by shutters.
Easier to Clean
Curtains and other types of fabric window coverings, like material blinds, can trap dirt, dust and grime, spiders, flies and other insects, so wooden shutters are great for people who suffer from dust-related allergies like asthma. Wooden shutters also do not retain smells and gases, such as cigarette smoke or strong foods.
Shutters can be simply wiped clean or vacuumed with a brush attachment fitted, rather than having to go through the time and expense of washing or dry-cleaning fabrics. Also, with louvre shutters, the angle of the slats can be adjusted, which makes them even easier to clean.
Excellent Temperature Control
Shutters can ensure you enjoy a comfortable temperature all year round. You don’t have to worry about being too hot in the summer – you can keep them closed and keep the heat out, while adjusting the angle of the louvres to maintain air flow.
Equally, in winter, shutters can help you cut down on heat loss; because they are such good insulators, they prevent any warm air from escaping to the outside, and stop the cold air from coming in.
Café style shutters, which leaves the top of the windows exposed, or tier on tier shutters, which has one shutter on top of the other, offers more flexibility in controlling temperature and air flow. This means you won’t be uncomfortably hot during the summer months, nor will you be likely to catch a chill during winter.
A Sound Idea
Another way of ensuring a better night’s sleep, or to enjoy a comparatively quiet life, is to make sure extraneous noise from outside is blocked out. This is particularly a problem if you live in a built-up area in a town or city.
Shutters have plenty of acoustic benefits too because they create a barrier which blocks out much of the noise of passing traffic, whether that it from motorbikes, cars or even aircraft. Solid shutters or full height shutters may be best if you have a particularly bad noise problem, both of which The Bespoke Shutter Company can supply.
A Good Night's Sleep
Due to their sound insulation properties, shutters will also assist in a good night’s sleep. This can be of benefit to young children and light sleepers who get disturbed easily by outside noise. Wooden shutters are also a good idea all year round for people who may need to sleep during the day, such as night shift workers. Sleeping in complete darkness helps the human body produce the hormone melatonin, which reduces insomnia and chronic fatigue.
Shutters can also help you avoid any health-related problems associated with direct sunlight, like headaches and migraines in the summer; with wooden shutters, you can block out the light but not the fresh air.
Financial Benefits
Shutters are a worthwhile investment for homeowners; because they are such efficient insulators, they can help you cut down on your heating bills during the winter. Because of their stylish appearance, they add what is known as ‘curb appeal’ and therefore help add value to your property as prospective new buyers like the idea of something stylish and contemporary which helps a property stand out.
The Bespoke Shutter Company supplies and installs a wide range of louvre shutters in all types of properties in north and south London, Essex and Hertfordshire. Follow the link above to book your free quotation survey.
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