Are Shutters Eco-Friendly?
Making our homes more sustainable and eco-friendly will become increasingly important as time goes on and the impacts of climate change are felt, but there are lots of ways in which you can boost the green credentials of your property, helping to save the planet and reducing your energy bills all at the same time.
One very effective – and very stylish – way to make your home more eco-friendly is to invest in solid wood shutters, which can really help boost the insulation of your house, keeping the warmth in during the winter… which means you can turn the thermostat down and use less energy, as a result.
Because these window treatments are made from solid wood, they’re the best way to keep draughts out and ensure your property remains airtight, especially when used in conjunction with double or triple glazing.
You’ll also likely find that shutters are more effective at preventing heat loss through the windows than curtains, drapes or blinds, because they’ll be made to fix your window exactly.
And you can easily regulate the amount of light that comes in through the windows, so you’ll find you have less reason to turn the lights on, reducing your energy consumption even further.
The very fact that they’re made from wood also makes them a sustainable option for your house so, as you can see, if you’re keen to start transforming your home with the planet in mind, shutters would be a great place to begin.
They’re available in a wide range of different styles, materials and colours, as well, so you’re sure to find a set that ties in well with the rest of your interior design choices.
Check out the Energy Saving Trust for even more advice on how to improve your home’s insulation.
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