Crafted Wood Shutters:
In the Valley of the Sun, there is only one window covering that combines both craftsmanship and functionality to create a truly timeless product: Wood plantation shutters.
Shutters provide: (1) Protection from the summer heat, (2) Superior light blockage to the midday sun, and (3) Sustainable aesthetics in comparison to all other window coverings.
How can we claim that wood shutters are superior?
What is R-Value?
R-Value is the capacity of an insulating material to resist heat flow. The higher the R-Value, the greater the insulating power.
To put this into perspective
The typical single pane glass window has the R-Value of 1.
The typical Triple Pane glass window has the R-Value of 5.
Wood Shutters have the potential to provide an ADDITIONAL R-Value of 3-4 to each window.
In comparison
Curtains R-Value is 1, drapes are 2-3
Wood blinds have an R-Value of 1.5-2
Roller shades have an average R-Value of 1.6