Do You Have To Remove Plantation Shutters To Have Windows Replaced?
Your Polywood® plantation shutters may last a lifetime, but that doesn’t mean the windows they cover will. Some windows need to be replaced after 15-20 years. So, what happens to your shutters?
If you need to replace the windows behind interior shutters, rest assured that you won’t lose your incredible shutters. You can almost always leave them in place during a window replacement. You can even have the shutters of your dreams installed right after your new windows! However, there are some things you should know before tackling a window replacement with shutters.
What Happens To Your Interior Shutters When You Replace The Windows?
You’ve scheduled your window replacement, but what about your interior shutters? Don’t worry about your shutters. A set of plantation shutters will rarely interfere with replacing a window. Most shutter frames attach to the wall around the window opening, so you can just pull back the panels to make room for installing your new windows.
If you have shutters affixed to a window frame that needs replacing, it’s easy to detach them. Call your window treatment installer to remove the shutters before the window company arrives. They’ll temporarily detach your shutters and reattach them once your window replacement is complete.
There may be the rare case where your replacement windows could interfere with your existing plantation shutters, such as if you’re installing tilt-in sash windows. However, you still don’t need to say goodbye to your shutters. Your shutter installer can help come up with a solution to accommodate the new window, whether it’s changing the mount on your shutters or installing a different frame.
Can You Combine A Window Replacement With Shutter Installation?
Don’t have interior shutters already? Are you changing the shape or size of a window? You could dedicate this time to a complete window makeover. Schedule a window treatment consultation to get help customizing and ordering your new shutters. Once your shutters are ready, work with your installer to schedule installation after completing your window replacement project. Doing both projects in conjunction with one another will save you stress in the long run.
If you need to detach and reattach existing shutters when replacing windows with plantation shutters, that might be the perfect time to install new shutters on your other windows, too. That way, the installation crew only needs to come to your home once, and you’ll enjoy the benefits of louvered shutters on more of your windows.
Other Questions About Window Replacements And Shutters
Do I Need Special Window Trim To Install Interior Shutters?
Some homeowners believe you have to swap out your window frame or trim with a specialty product before installing shutters. That’s absolutely not the case. Even if your windows are a unique shape, have a special operating mechanism, or open a certain way, you can get custom shutters to accommodate your existing configuration.
Can Louvered Shutters Help Extend The Life Of Your Windows?
Older windows can be drafty, noisy, or just ugly. But if you can’t replace your windows, your louvered shutters can help mitigate these issues a little longer. Close your elegant shutters to hide unsightly windows, block outside noises, or keep out drafts .
Replacing Windows With Plantation Shutters? Sunburst Can Help
Whether you need help removing and reinstalling your shutters or want to enhance new windows with stylish shutters, Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions can help. Your shutter installation begins with a complimentary in-home consultation. Call 877-786-2877 or fill out the form below to schedule yours today!
