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Why Jasper & Finch Are Essex and London's Go To Choice for Shutters
Some companies sell you a product and leave you to figure out the rest. Here's what we do differently, from the first measure to the final fit.
Guides
Can You Put Shutters on Doors?
Glazed doors are one of the most overlooked opportunities for shutters - here's what actually works on French doors, bi-folds and sliders.
Performance
Not Just for Winter: How Shutters Keep Your Home Cool All Summer Long
Your shutters worked hard keeping the heat in all winter. Come summer, the job reverses - and the louvre is what makes the difference.
Guides
Not All Shutters Are the Same. Here Is What Sets Each Style Apart
Full height, café style, tier on tier, shaped, tracked - a plain-English rundown of every style and the windows each one suits best.
Guides
Thinking of Shutters for Your House?
Style, material, louvre size, colour and fit - the details that decide whether shutters simply look good or genuinely belong in the room.
Guides
Café Style vs Full Height Shutters: How to Pick What Will Suit Your House
Two of the most popular shutter styles, compared room by room - privacy, light, bay windows, kitchens and everything in between.
Inspiration
The Case for Shutters on Victorian and Edwardian Essex Properties
Bay fronts, tall sashes and red brick - why the windows on Essex period homes were practically designed with shutters in mind.
Advice
Window Shutters in Rentals: What Both Tenants and Landlords Should Know
Can you fit shutters in a rental? Who pays, and what happens at the end of the tenancy? A straightforward look at both sides.
Inspiration
Why Shutters and Period Properties Make a Natural Combination
Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian homes had shutters long before curtains took over. Fitting them today is restoration, not addition.
Care
Maintaining Your Shutters' Appearance: Tips and Tricks
Five minutes a week and an occasional check on the hinges is genuinely all it takes to keep shutters looking like the day they went in.
Care
What to Do When Your Shutters Get Damaged: A Simple Checklist
A loose louvre, a snapped hinge, a cracked panel - work through this before you panic or reach for a screwdriver.
Guides
No Guesswork, No Gaps: How Bespoke Shutters Should Actually Work
Ready-made shutters can seem cheaper and faster, but the real difference is whether a company measures, makes and fits them for you - or leaves you to manage it all yourself.