Frameless plantation shutters are a type of interior window treatment that do not have a visible frame around the edges of each individual panel. Instead, the panels are attached to your existing windows structure through bar hinges or pivot hinges
One of the main advantages of frameless plantation shutters is that they provide an unobstructed view of the outdoors when opened, allowing natural light to flood into the room. It is ideal when your window has limited recess space which cannot accommodate a frame, or in most case you could not have bottom or side frame duo to locks or winders extrusion.
While with frameless plantation shutters you may find more potential disadvantages to consider:
Durability: Frameless plantation shutters may be less durable than traditional framed shutters, as they rely on existing window structure which may not hold up over time.
Color Match: Without frame, you may have to make sure your window frame is as close as possible color to match with shutters, otherwise you will have some inconsistent look.
Installation: Installing frameless plantation shutters may require more skill and experience than installing traditional framed shutters, as the hinges and hardware are most likely fit for their matching frame other than your existing windows frame. Also as no windows are perfect square, without the frames installer may take more time or trouble to adjust to the best position.
Light control: This is major issue with frameless shutters ,Because frameless plantation shutters do not have a visible frame, you may suffer more direct light come from the hinge gap between your window frame and our shutters panels roughly 3mm or more if windows are not square they may not offer as much control over light and privacy as traditional framed shutters. This is especially true if the shutters are installed in a bed room with large windows.
Overall, frameless plantation shutters still has its market, but it is still highly recommended that we use framed system to block more lights, help installers ease their job to square your windows, and in return you have a working shutters with clean look over long terms to enjoy.
