How Shutters Can Be A Long Term Property Investment

Buying a house is the largest investment people will make, so upgrading the house for their comfort and security adds value to the home. When the time arrives for the sale of the house, those upgrades will pay off in return on the investment. Meanwhile, money is being saved on the power bill, home insurance and home security. Saving money now means the house will sell faster because potential buyers will instantly see the future savings and buy the house.

Shutters

These add beauty to a room and they match any decor. They can come stained or painted in neutral colours. These window treatments can be manufactured to fit any style and shape windows, even picture windows. They can be adjusted to add light to a room or closed to shut out the light. They cost more than ordinary window treatments, but their rewards far overshadow the initial cost. When the time comes to sell the house, potential buyers will see these beautiful treatments, recognizing not only the investment, but the benefits involved.

The Financial Angle

Shutters are expensive, yes, but they will pay for themselves in savings on the power bill and homeowner's insurance. They allow little space between a window and the room, so cold and heat have almost no chance to affect the performance of the furnace. Glass absorbs heat, which can make a room with light window treatments unbearable in summer. Glass also allows heat to escape during winter because it is expanded in the heat from inside, so it escapes through the windows. Tight window treatments eliminate this problem.

Insurance companies appreciate homeowners who tighten up their dwelling to save money because it shows that the homeowner cares. Furthermore, what adds to the security of the house is deeply appreciated by same and will reflect in lower insurance premiums.

Security

When home security companies inspect a home for an alarm system, they check the windows. Easy access through windows requires wiring for the alarm system. Shutters alleviate this problem, because they are a solid barrier through which no burglar is going to enter. This will save the homeowner money on security charges, because the window wiring will not be added to the bill. Insurance companies like to insure homeowners who take into consideration their home's security and move to correct it. These window treatments are not only beautiful, but cost-effective.

Adding these window treatments to a house not only adds beauty, but value to the home. They match any decor, have many financial benefits, and they simply make good sense. What makes them a good investment is that the homeowner has control. They control light, heat, security and privacy, which other window treatments can't provide.

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