How to Open and Close Your Plantation Shutters

When shopping for window treatments, you want a product that offers durability, exceptional light control, and long-lasting appeal. Plantation shutters check all the boxes! But before buying, it’s a good idea to know how to use them. Thankfully, it couldn’t be easier. Learn how to open and close plantation shutters and discover how to get the ultimate energy efficiency when you close Polywood® shutters.

Get in the Swing of Things: How to Open and Close Plantation Shutter Panels

The best interior shutters on the market work smoothly with little effort from the user. To achieve this flawless functionality, a solid frame is permanently attached to the window opening. Within the frame, shutter panels swing easily on hinges. You can gently pull on a panel to open or close it. When closing it, you’ll detect an audible “snap” as magnets come together to keep it secure.

Controlling Light and Privacy: How to Open and Close Plantation Shutter Louvers

When you want a full, unfettered view of the outdoors, swing your shutter panels wide open. But if you want a more private space with a specific amount of light, or no light at all, you can do so with the shutter louvers. Like the panels, it’s easy to open and close plantation shutter louvers.

Most shutters come with a tilt rod that runs down the middle of your shutter and connects to the louvers. You can move the tilt rod up or down to control and direct outside light. Some shutters have a hidden or rear-mount tilt rod. If you choose this option, you can adjust the louvers by tilting one louver up or down. Since all the louvers connect through the hidden mechanism, they will all move in unison.

How To Close Polywood Shutters for Exceptional Energy Efficiency

One of the reasons plantation shutters stand out among other window treatments is their energy efficiency. If you want the best efficiency possible, choose Sunburst’s Polywood shutters.When closed, these remarkable products insulate 70% better than equivalent wood options and can make up to a 30-degree difference in temperature.

But your Polywood shutters must be closed to get the energy savings you want. The process is similar to regular shutters. Here’s how to do it:

• Swing the shutter panels closed to form the initial barrier to outside heat or cold.

• Interlock the weatherstripping along the vertical sides of the panels to seal off air and light. You can tell which side should close first by looking at the edges. Note: This is only necessary on shutters with multiple panels.

• Close the louvers by pushing up and inward on the tilt rod. Once you shift the louvers up, insert the tilt rod into the mousehole at the top. This helps seal the louvers completely for optimal light blocking and insulation.

The exclusive Polywood weatherstripping, solid construction, and precision fit offer the ultimate efficiency. You can only get them from Sunburst!

Open Your Home to New Possibilities with Sunburst’s Plantation Shutters

Opening and closing plantation shutters is easy, especially when you install the incredible products from Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions. Our stylish, durable, and functional shutters give you the best in light management and energy efficiency. Find the right shutters for your home with an in-home consultation. Schedule yours today by calling 877-786-2877 or filling out the form on this page.