Fort Worth Blinds: Choosing the Right Shutters

Custom blinds, shutters & drapes from Trinity Uptown

Shutters are an excellent choice for any homeowner. They look extremely nice, and add an element of timeless class. Any aesthetic improvement to your property can increase its value, which makes shutters a great investment. Furthermore, they can be custom-fitted to your window, and they are easy to clean. In short, the decision to install window shutters on your property is a good one.

However, there are some considerations that should go into the decision to purchase shutters. Most importantly, the property owner needs to know if their window casings can support shutters. Some shutters are very heavy, and window casings that cannot support the weight will be damaged. A professional can easily determine if your window casings can support shutters. If your window cannot support the weight, you can have additional framing installed.

Shutters are made from a variety of materials. Each type of material has its own set of considerations and advantages.

• Genuine wood shutters are generally the most expensive, and they can be quite heavy. However, wooden shutters offer unparalleled beauty and elegance. There is really nothing quite like genuine wood shutters.


• Faux wood shutters offer looks similar to wood, with a lower price and weight. In many cases, it is very difficult to tell faux wood from genuine wood.


• Vinyl is the cheapest option, but is very light and easy to maintain. Vinyl shutters are still very attractive visually.

There are hundreds of options when it comes to shutters. Once you have chosen the material, there is a wide variety of colors and styles to choose from. There are styles to fit any type of house and window. Trained and experienced experts from Trinity Uptown can meet all of your window shutters needs.

For more information, contact your Fort Worth Blinds specialists at Trinity Uptown. email us online or call 817-200-7236 for a free in-home consultation.