| Bahama shutters, also known as bermuda shutters, | | | | home, yet provide shade from direct sun, which can |
| have been used in the hot, wet climates of the | | | | fade carpets and upholstery. They will save in |
| southeastern United States and tropical regions for a | | | | summer energy costs by keeping the house cooler. |
| long time. They are especially popular in coastal areas | | | | In addition, these shutters aid in security and privacy |
| prone to sudden gusty rainstorms and hurricanes | | | | by making access to the windows difficult as well as |
| because of the extra protection of windows from | | | | making it difficult to see into the room. For these |
| flying debris. They are easily and quickly dropped | | | | reasons, bahama shutters are becoming very popular |
| when needed. Bahama shutters are gaining in | | | | across the country, and when made of wood, they |
| popularity in other regions for their aesthetic appeal, | | | | also have the strength, durability, and elegance that |
| versatility, security and privacy. Bahama shutters are | | | | will increase the value of a home. Wood bahama |
| good looking. They add a cozy look to the exterior | | | | shutters are custom made to your specifications, |
| of a house, such as an awning does, but are more | | | | including size, type of material (California redwood, |
| durable. Like an awning, these shutters will shade | | | | Western red cedar, or cypress), and finish |
| windows from the sun without compromising on light. | | | | (unfinished, primed for painting, or stain grade). If it is |
| Wood bahama shutters can be painted to accent the | | | | time to upgrade the exterior of your existing home, |
| color scheme of a house, giving the home great curb | | | | or you are planning a new construction, consider the |
| appeal, especially if it is on the market for sale. The | | | | unique look of real wood Bahama Shutters. |
| shutters also allow for good air flow through the | | | | |