How Can Solid Panel Window Shutters Keep Your Home Cool?

It’s no secret that in recent years the UK has experienced some of its hottest weather on record. This year we’ve already had one significant heat wave and there are likely to be more on the way in the coming months. 

This can present a challenge for UK homeowners because our properties aren’t generally designed to stay cool. In fact, many were constructed when keeping warm was a greater priority.

While large windows are wonderful for letting in the light, they also mean that our rooms can heat up considerably due to solar gain and higher temperatures, especially in the summer months. 

So, what is the solution to rooms that overheat largely due to having big windows? The answer is to invest in window shutters. 

In fact, if keeping a room cool is your main aim for fitting this kind of window treatment, then solid panel shutters are likely the way to go. 

As their name suggests, these are solid panels of wood that cover the entirety of your window and block out both light – and that means in the summer they are also highly effective at preventing overheating in your home.

What’s more, these kinds of shutters are available in a “half and half” or “tier on tier” style, which means the shutter itself is split for the top and bottom of the window. This allows you to open them to let some light in and in doing so better regulate your indoor temperature.

As an added bonus, solid panel shutters aren’t only excellent at preventing spaces from overheating in the summer. They are also effective at blocking draughts in the winter and at keeping heat in, which means they can make your property warmer when it counts too. 

Solid panel shutters are particularly well-suited to period properties where they complement the look and feel of older homes, so you don’t need to compromise on style to create a comfortable living environment for you and your family.