Simply Shutters Articles: Decorative shutters

Handy Tips 2. (of 3) Installing decorative exterior shutters. Drilling the shutter installation holes. Brickwork and Masonry Walls. Try not to drill into pointing unless you have a wall constructed from engineering bricks. I’ll deal with this matter later on. Pointing can be extremely va...

Handy Tips 1. (of 3) Installing decorative exterior shutters. Positioning the shutter and marking out. These notes are intended as an accompaniment to the installation instructions supplied. Simply Shutters supply installation fixings as standard with all UPVC decorative shutters. There is...

Whether you are searching for external shutters or internal shutters, there are a surprising number of shutter companies available, all claiming to be the best in their field so how should you select the company to use? Here are a few pointers to check: Experience. How long has the shutter...

Updated: 17/06/2020 If you are purchasing shutters for the first time it is quite possible that some of the terminology used may go over your head. This is understandable as some of the words and phrases used might not be used in everyday conversation. This is where we can help. Here’...

External or exterior window shutters as they are more commonly known were thought to of have originated in ancient Greece. In those ancient times glass, as a window covering, had not been invented so shutters were used to keep out the elements during the winter months as much as keeping th...

Window shutters were originally created to keep out the elements and to allow a degree of privacy in the home. It isn’t certain, but many believe the original window shutters came from ancient Greece and were made with marble louvres.  These shutters were ideal for keeping out the heat ...

When looking round for window shutters, regardless of the style and the colour you choose, many people worry about how they can maintain the neat, overall effect that decorative shutters give. In the days when window shutters were originally introduced, houses were all uniform and the wind...

When deciding what colour to have your shutters you’ll need to consider two factors, the architecture of your home and the style of the properties in your neighbourhood. Historical, classical styles homes such as Georgian architecture benefit from shutters in the same original colour...

Two of the most popular materials for window shutters are vinyl, and the more traditional wooden variety. Which material suits you best depends on the style and décor of your home, as well as how much maintenance you’re willing to do. Vinyl window shutters are definitely the cheaper opt...