Regardless if you live in Yorkshire, UK or any other city, Plantation shutters are the ones you will want to install if you are shopping for premium quality wood shutters for your home. These beautiful shutters will radiate warmth throughout your home. They also provide an inviting atmosphere, increased light, and the privacy you desire when they are closed.

And don't forget the increased value they will add to your home if it ever comes time to sell.

4. How Much Do Plantation Shutters Cost?

With a number of designs and materials available to pick from, the cost of installing top quality shutters in your home can vary considerably. But in general you should anticipate paying between 180-300 pounds per square meter and an additional 50 pounds per square meter for the skilled installation that you will want to have done.

5. What amount of Maintenace Is required To Uphold The Striking Appearance

Shutters are surprisingly easy to keep clean. The simple use of a damp sponge or a duster is all that is needed. If you want, you can also use a vacuum cleaner to collect the dust that might accumulate on them. The finish of your shutters will not need repainting for many years.

6.What Is The Difference Between Solid Shutters and Plantation Shutters?

Solid shutters are panels which have no louvres. These are the early style shutters that were employed for security when nobody was home. They were not designed to be opened and shut regularly.

Plantation shutters on the other hand are interior shutters with louvred panels fixed either inside or outside interior windows and doors. Louvres can usually be adjusted so that they can either be open, which creates light and spacious feelings, or closed for warmth and intimacy.

7. Can Shutters Be Fitted To Doors?

Sure, Plantation shutters can be fitted to French windows, sliding patio doors, and even interior glass paneled doors. You will want to consider a consistent look and fell when decorating your home.

8. Can Shutters Be Used As A Room Divider?

Certainly, they make outstanding room dividers. They can be suspended from sliding tracks and fan (cantilever) folding back when desired. It is a terrific way of making one room into two, or two rooms into one very conveniently and effortlessly.

9. Are Shutters Made From Eco Friendly Resources?

The short answer is 'yes'. Most are made responsibly with proper regard to the environment. Natural woods used include Cedar and Parasol Wood. They are preferred for their long term suitability to this application and are grown in sustainable forests.

The above are just some of the twenty questions that John Edler addresses in his free report entitled '20 Things You Absolutely Must Know Before You Order Plantation Shutters'. John is from Yorkshire, UK where his favorite supplier and installer is from, but these questions and answers apply no matter where you are from.