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Selecting The Coverings

Many factors play a role in selecting the rightcovering for your window. The main reasons as towhy you should install window coverings are lightcontrol and privacy. Other factors include durability, life expectancy, cleaning, formality,versatility, safety, and the price.

Light controlThe most difficult factor to control is light, with most window coverings falling into one offive categories: 1. Transparent - Clear, without obstruction 2. Translucent - Diffused light, which prevents the perception of distinct images 3. Filtered - Muted light in bright conditions 4. Semi-Opaque - Surfaces imprenetrableby light, yet it also allows some light throughthe gaps 5. Opaque - This is where all light isblocked

PrivacyPrivacy can be best achieved with almost any typeof window covering. The window treatment simplyneeds to be translucent or better to diffuse images. Frosted glass or glass block can even help to give adequate levels of privacy.

DurabilityA window opening by nature is a harsh environmentthat is subject to direct sunlight, humidity, andeven temperatures. Add these factors to frequentuse and its simple to understand why windowsneed to be constructed well. The life expectancyis normally less for fabric window treatmentthat can fade with time. Solid coverings, suchas shutters, have a long life span.

CleaningEach and every window covering will collect dustand dirt. Fabric coverings are the most difficultto clean, and are subject to stains. The furniture quality window coverings will normallywipe clean with a light solution.

VersatilitySome coverings will work well in formal settings,while others will work best in casual living settings. Alternate styles are versatile andblend in well with almost any style of room.

SafetySmall children in the home will usually come incontact with windows and their coverings. Somecoverings will have cords to raise or lowerfor better visibility. Although they are handyto have, they can be dangerous if they comewithin reach of a child.

PriceWhile there is a discrepancy in the costs ofwindow coverings, it's very important to weighthe overall value involved. The term "value"is often overused, although when purchasing long term household items it is necessary toconsider the return on the investment.

Window coverings on the low end of the pricespectrum will normally have a short lifeexpectancy and low durability. The higher priced coverings, such as shutters, are designedto last the life of the home - all while retaining the original character.

Shutters offer a hard window covering that issemi opaque when closed, although they providegreat visibility when opened. The furniturequality wooden shutters can be either paintedor stained in order to meet the needs of mostdecors. All shutters are extremely durableand offer a long life span.

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