Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 May 09, 2011 9:55 pm We live in a cold climate and rather than insulated curtains, I'd love plantation shutters. I'm concerned thought, that they might not offer the same benefits as heavy curtains. People make one happy, not houses? I do not think so. Houses are more to be trusted than people. Elizabeth Aston, Mr. Darcy's Daughters http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmDX0tgONFs http://lightndreamy.blogspot.com/ Re: Do plantation shutters offer any insulation? 2May 09, 2011 9:57 pm Ours are fabulous. They're solid timber, so they definitely keep the cold air out, and the warm air inside during the cooler months. They helped in summer too, but keeping the heat out. Re: Do plantation shutters offer any insulation? 3May 12, 2011 11:09 am we have them, if they are fully closed they do offer a level of insulation. However, when comparing them to the romans we have in other areas of the house they're not as good at insulating the window Ours are also solid timber with a vaneer Re: Do plantation shutters offer any insulation? 5May 12, 2011 12:23 pm Lunchtime we have them, if they are fully closed they do offer a level of insulation. However, when comparing them to the romans we have in other areas of the house they're not as good at insulating the window Ours are also solid timber with a vaneer We have them also, do they insulate? yes. Are they as good as thick blinds? no. Do they look better? Hellz yes! Re: Do plantation shutters offer any insulation? 6May 12, 2011 12:57 pm I have them too, and they def provide insulation. Open them in the morning in winter and you get a blast of cold coming at you! In summer they also keep the blazing sun out. Mine are mostly HDF (white painted high density fibre) and work a treat... And look fabulous too!! Henley - Wilshire Mk 3 ... I love my house!! Site start: 4th Feb 09 Handover: 10th Sep 09 Blog: http://stormygirlscastle.blogspot.com/ Build Thread: viewtopic.php?t=7166 Was the offer also on their website? If so, you could check the Wayback Machine. 1 1043 Hello everyone Please advice me how can I install mesh security window or we cab say mesh flyscreen inside while the pvc plantation shutters are already installed? Is… 0 11721 Hey guys building a new place through a volume builder and just wondering if i should complain to the site supervisor as we just had plasterboard installed. Looks like… 0 11364 |