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Applications of exterior Toronto shutters

December 17, 2015

Have you ever wondered why some people prefer window shutters as opposed to regular glass windows? Everyone has his/her own reasons but the most obvious one is their strength and conspicuous beauty.  Toronto shutters always create a classic look on houses that cannot be achieved with regular glasses.  They bring out that traditional cow-boy look that one can never go wrong with. Exterior shutters were originally designed to enhance light control, protection from elements as well as create a sense of privacy. They can, however, be used for decorative purposes since they create an elegant look that stands out even from a distance.

A huge percentage of Toronto shutters are operable and swing from either side of the window, or at the top depending on the functionality of that window. In a few circumstances, they are mounted on tracts that are applied to the building face and appear as if they are a bit detached from the house. In case the shutters are fixed, one cannot manoeuvre them but they are attached in such a way that they allow air transfer, shed rain, provide protection from flying debris, filter direct sunlight and offer some privacy. The usual arrangement is to have individual shutters almost overlapping horizontally. The major disadvantage of fixed shutters is the fact that they cannot be adjusted when one needs a little bit more light.  Modern modifications allow fixed shutters to be mounted on windows that can open so that the entire window can be slang open when the situation so demands.

The traditional formula for constructing functional exterior Toronto shutters involved using solid woods that are suitable for outdoor circumstances. Softwoods can be treated to increase their strength while hardwoods such as Spanish, Cedar, teak and Mahogany can function appropriately even without an extra treatment. The Original California Shutters capitalizes in manufacturing high quality shutters for sale in the Canadian market.