Benefits of Shutters and Shades When You Live In Florida

If you live in the Sunshine State, investing in window treatments for your home is an absolute necessity. Shutters, shades, and blinds help prevent the sun from shining directly into your home, helping to keep your home cool and comfortable during the hot Florida summers. Additionally, window treatments help reduce strain on your air conditioning and offer an added level of privacy.

Here are some of the benefits to installing window treatments in your home:

• Increases Home Value. Unlike drapes and store-bought blinds, window treatments such as shutters or roller shades become a permanent fixture in your home. If or when you decide to sell, custom window treatments give an added sense of value. According to research by the National Association of Realtors, upgraded window treatments increase the home's value up to five percent of the list price. It’s an affordable upgrade that increases your home’s value. Most window treatment installers also offer limited lifetime warranties, adding short-term and lifetime value. 
  
• Safety. The blinds and shades of old relied on cords and strings for operation - and brought an increased risk of strangulation to children and pets. Nearly 1,000 children under the age of 14 die due to accidental strangulation annually, according to SafeKids USA. Switching to cordless window treatments eliminates this risk, making your home a safer environment for everyone. 
  
• Energy-Efficiency. Florida is no stranger to hot and humid summers. According to energy.gov, shades and blinds can reduce unwanted solar heat through windows by up to 80%, reducing the total solar gain to 15% or less. By installing energy-efficient window treatments, you’ll see savings on your utility bills. During the winter, you’ll be able to keep your window treatments open to take advantage of natural light to warm your home. 
  
• Sustainability. Keeping our planet in mind, window treatment manufacturers have gone green and design Eco-friendly options for homeowners. Specifically, shutters have several sustainable and Eco-conscious options. 
  
  
• Privacy. One of the great things about Florida is that we have close-knit neighborhoods, but that also means our neighbor's homes are closer. When you can control whether your window treatments are open or closed, you can increase or decrease your privacy level as needed. 
  
  

If you’re ready to get started with the perfect window treatments for your home, look no further than New Shutters and Blinds. We offer shutters, shades, and blinds for every lifestyle! The best part, we bring the showroom to you! Call us at (386)-410-2245, or fill out our contact form to learn more and schedule your free in-home consultation. We look forward to working with you!