Boardwalk

Address:

151 Balcatta Road

Balcatta WA 6021

E-mail:

mail@boardwalk.com.au

Phone:

1300 112 333

Controlling

Natural Light

with Shutters

Letting natural light helps reduce energy bills. Windows are a default choice

for homeowners, but its design is inefficient and lets too much sunlight

inside. Curtains, on the other hand, are bulkier and harder to clean, as it

needs regular washing.

The trendy window designs today are the worst at keeping sunlight out,

because it involves a single, but oversized glass panel that needs custom

curtain fixtures. It is pricier than every option, making it a no-no for clients

with a limited budget.

Simple Problem, Simple Solution

The objective is to let natural light

and block the excess to not make

the house hot. Shutters, not

curtains, windows or a

combination of both, provides

the solution for both situations.

There are interior and exterior

shutters that add sophistication to any home.

Additionally, it is customisable to fit each house’s design, just like

with windows.

There is no need for a complicated fix for such a straightforward obstacle.

Curtains with “special” material are usually reasons for companies to charge

more for something completely the same. It just makes it heavier, which in

turn, makes it a chore to bring down

and bring to the laundry.

More Than Natural Light

There is no better way to relax than

to let cool breezes in. Shutters are

perfect in allowing enough natural air

and light to make the room

comfortable, compared to windows

that call for a full opening and allow

insects of all sizes to enter the house.

In the summer, a household would want to use the air conditioner less. It

could either mean buying loads of fans or better window fixtures. The latter

is the economic and environmental choice considering that it does not

consume energy.

There are so many different styles to fit all kinds of homes. Nonetheless, a

household needs to prioritise a shutter’s efficiency over its aesthetics. Come

summer, style will not matter if a homeowner cannot keep a stable

temperature inside their house.

Sources:

http://www.boardwalk.com.au/

http://www.dwell.com/houses-we-love/article/8-luminous-light-filled-homes

http://decoratedlife.com/10-ways-natural-light-dark-rooms/