Three Facts About Shutters Every Tiny Home Designer Needs to Know

Wondering if you should add external shutters to your tiny home? These shutters can look amazing, and they can also provide several useful functions to your tiny home. Here are some ideas to consider as you decide whether or not you want shutters and which type of shutters you want for your tiny home:

1. Shutters don't waste internal space.

If you are thinking about which window treatments will benefit your home the most, you will find that you can get similar benefits from insulated curtains, shutters and shades. However, shades and curtains take up a bit of space in your tiny home, something you typically want to avoid. Exterior shutters, in contrast, fasten to the outside of your house—that leaves the interior window sill free for plants, books, knickknacks or whatever you like.

2. Shutters can come in a range of sun blocking designs.

Traditional exterior shutters sit to the left and right of the window when they are open. Then, they close over the window as desired to keep sunlight out. However, this is not the only type of shutter available on the market.

If you like, you can also opt for bahama or sarasota shutters. These designs are essentially hinged to the top of the window. If you like, you can store them flat—rather than sitting on the sides of the window, these shutters rest above it. Alternatively, you can position these shutters so that they act like awnings over your windows. In this case, a small stick resting in special hardware on the external window sill holds the shutters up in that position.

Finally, you can close the shutters against the windows. Sarasota shutters traditionally cover only the top half of the window when fully closed, while bahama shutters cover the entire window when closed.

3. Shutters protect glass windows.

Shutters do more than just protect your windows from sunlight. They can also protect the glass from other dangers as well. If you are leaving your home unattended for a few days, you can close external shutters and lock them to prevent vandals breaking your windows. Similarly, if you live in a coastal area prone to cyclones, you can use your shutters to protect your windows. And finally, if you are hauling your tiny home somewhere on a trailer, you can close the shutters to protect the windows from flying rocks or debris on the road.

For more information, contact professionals like Shutterflex.