Why Solid Panel Shutters Are Not Just For Summer

At this time of year, there may be a great temptation to invest in new blinds, curtains or shutters. While the long daylight hours can bring a great delight to many, not least when walking along the shore or sitting out on a lovely light evening, the mornings can be an issue.

This is when you need solid panel shutters in Brighton, for while the summer sun may rise earlier in the north, it is still more than bright enough to wake people long before their alarm clocks go off. For some, this lack of sleep can be quite a problem, not least if they have young children who are literally up at first light.

While midsummer sunrise in Brighton comes before 05:00, anyone fancying an early night might appreciate the shutters before the sunset, which comes at nearly 20 minutes past nine in the evening.

Just as relevant, however, is the brightness of the sun in the day. While the daylight hours are longer further north, the sun gets higher in the south, up to 62 degrees at noon. That means if you are indoors and want a break from the sun or want to work without being dazzled, shutters can be invaluable in the day.

All this may make it sound like such shutters are chiefly of use in midsummer, which will soon pass. However, the fact is they can be just as important, if not more, later and earlier in the year. A low sun in autumn and winter can be even more dazzling, getting as low as 16 degrees above the horizon in December.

It is also worth noting that solid wooden shutters are great insulators, helping keep the heat in. That matters little in summer, but come the winter it will be of great benefit, especially this year with energy prices expected to rise again in the autumn.

Quite simply, solid wood shutters do not just help prevent premature awakening in summer or dazzling winter sun. They can also play an invaluable part in keeping your home warm when these long, sunny days of summer are a distant memory.