Did you know that adding or replacing shutters ranks as one of the exterior upgrades with the highest ROI?
Installing shutters can increase the curb appeal of your home and make it look more high-end. A shutter installation can also help insulate your home, provide extra privacy, block out unwanted light, and reduce noise from outside.
But, before you embark on a shutter project, be aware that you’ll only enjoy these benefits if your shutters are installed correctly. Badly hung, ill-fitting shutters can impact the look of your whole house.
If you want to achieve a cohesive result, custom home shutters are the way to go. If you invest in premium shutters, you should also get them professionally installed.
Not sure if professional shutter installation is worth the money? Keep reading to find out why you probably want the pros to install your shutters.
1. Custom Home Shutters Are Difficult to DIY
Does your home have non-standard-sized windows, arched windows, or round windows? If any of the windows on your home aren’t stock-standard, builder-grade dimensions, you will need to invest in custom home shutters.
Custom shutters also allow you to precisely color match new shutters to the color palette of your home so they blend in seamlessly.
Are you considering DIYing your own custom shutters? Unless you’re a skilled carpenter with a shop full of tools, years of experience, and you know how to install shutters, going the DIY route is probably not a good idea.
If you’re handy with DIY projects, you might also be tempted to buy standard-sized shutters, and customize them to fit your home. While this isn’t impossible, it’s usually more trouble than it’s worth.
Once you add up the cost of the new shutters, plus the time and materials it will take to alter them, you may be better off ordering custom home shutters from the get-go.
What’s more, customizing standard shutters isn’t as simple as, say, flipping Ikea furniture into custom pieces. Shutters have to hang and fit correctly.
Exterior shutters are also exposed to the elements. If not crafted, sealed, and hung properly, they can develop multiple issues from exposure-related expansion and contraction.
2. Hanging Shutters Is More Complicated Than It Looks
How hard can it really be to hang up shutters? Harder than it seems.
If you’ve googled how “to install plantation shutters” it might look like the steps involved are pretty straightforward.
But what most DIY guides don’t show is all the mishaps and complications that can happen along the way. For instance, if you’re hanging interior shutters, and they end up being slightly too wide for your windows, your project will suddenly become a lot more complicated.
You will also probably need someone to help you. Hanging shutters is not a one-person job, especially if you have to get up on a ladder.
3. A Professional Installation Will Save You Time
One of the big benefits of opting for professional shutter installation is it will save you a lot of time.
Most home projects take longer than one initially thinks. Research shows that homeowners spend an average of 22 hours longer than they anticipated on DIY projects.
Instead of having to spend hours measuring your windows, shopping around for shutters, comparing your options, and running back and forth for supplies and tools, you can leave everything to your installation team.
4. It Might Be Cheaper in the Long Run
Not only can a professional shutter installation save you time, but it could also save you money.
The same research we mentioned also revealed that 60% of participants went the DIY route in order to save money, but 1 in 3 ended up having to call in a professional to redo the work.
What’s more, the findings showed that DIY projects that run over budget cost twice as much as anticipated.
Getting a professional installation done might cost more upfront, but you won’t be hit by any unexpected costs. You also won’t need to spend money on materials, tools, or equipment, and you can rest assured that your shutter installation will stand the test of time.
5. It’s Less Disruptive
Another reason why you might want to opt for a professional shutter installation is that it’s less disruptive. If you do a self-installation, you’ll probably have to block out precious time on the weekends. If you don’t manage to fit everything into a weekend, your project will have to sit half-finished until you can get back to it.
With a professional installer, the whole process will be finished quickly, with a minimum of disruption. Once the team arrives, your shutters could be up in a couple of hours.
6. You’ll Get Access to Professional Advice
If you choose a company like Shade Set Shutters, you’ll also get access to professional advice. If you have any questions when selecting your shutters, we can help you identify the style and finish that will work best for your home.
7. Professional Installations Have Fewer Issues
Finally, getting a professional installation done will also reduce the chance of future issues with your shutters.
For instance, there will be less chance of moisture seeping into your walls through the attachment points.
The shutters also won’t be misaligned or fastened too tight. If fasteners are installed too tightly, there is no room for expansion and contraction. This can lead to shutter distortion and popped screw heads.
A professional installer will also prep, prime, and paint any applicable surfaces properly using the right products and ensure your shutters have adequate support.
We Offer a Wide Range of Custom Home Shutters
Getting professionals to install your shutters will not only save you time, but it can even save you money in the long run. You can also rest easy knowing you’re getting a durable, seamless installation.
Are you looking to upgrade your home with quality shutters?
If so we’re the people to speak to. We supply an extensive range of premium shutters. We can also customize any design and color-match it to tie in perfectly with your interior design style or home exterior.
Contact us today and allow our professional design and installation team to help you every step of the way.
