Shutter Up

June, 2009 -- Homeowners seeking a cost-effective way to gain more privacy in the home can "shutter up" with interior acrylic block window coverings that install over the inside of existing windows. Similar to plantation shutters or blinds, the lightweight acrylic block shutters install in just 20 minutes to the inside of the home to add decorative style and privacy to a room.

"There are many situations when a home is 'almost perfect' but can greatly benefit from privacy shutters," says Roger Murphy, president of U S Block Windows, manufacturers of Coronado Block Shutters™. "Perhaps your bathroom garden tub has a clear glass window over it --- and you'd like some privacy to soak. Or, your home office overlooks a busy street. You want the light to energize your office space, but you'd also like privacy for concentration. Or, your living room seems a bit 'too close' to the neighbor's house and you'd like to 'shutter up' in the evenings to enjoy a night with the family. These are all ideal scenarios for adding interior acrylic block shutters to the rooms in the home."

U S Block Windows and Hy-Lite's Coronado Block Shutters

Custom sized to fit a specific window, Coronado Block Shutters (see www.coronadoblockshutters.com/CoronadoHome.cfm) are made of a cellular PVC composite. Block patterns are available in Clear Wave and Obscure Wave, providing privacy options.

"These shutters install over existing window openings and are an easy do-it-yourself project," says Murphy. "Imagine having a large expanse of windows in a kitchen or dining room that bring in so much sunlight at certain times of the day that the rooms heat up and there's a hard glare. That's the ideal situation for adding the operable Coronado Block Shutters . . . especially since there are UV inhibitors built into the blocks to protect the interior of the home from damaging rays."

Operating on corrosion-resistant hinges, the acrylic block shutters will not warp, chip, flake, yellow or mold. The Coronado Block Shutters are available for installation in fixed panel or inswing shutter.

"These lightweight acrylic block shutters provide versatility and added comfort in the home," says Murphy. "They help prevent energy loss through windows and are ideal for any homeowner looking for an easy home improvement project that provides immediate results along with lasting, long-term return-on-investment."

Headquartered in Pensacola, Fla., U S Block Windows offers the widest selection of prefabricated privacy products in the industry. Product lines are offered under both the U S Block Windows and Hy-Lite Products brand names and include a variety of operable and fixed acrylic block and decorative glass windows. Additional product offerings include glass block windows along with an assortment of acrylic block shutters, accent panels, radius walls, partition walls, door inserts and shower kits. For more information visit www.hy-lite.com and www.usblockwindows.com or call 888-256-2599.