It has been about 1 year since we have had our Sunburst Shutters through our entire home and it is one of the best purchases I have ever made! The shutters are not only beautiful and elegant, they are energy efficient, easy to clean and operate. I love how they can open completely or just partially depending on how much light you want to let in. I especially love that they were able to go on our French doors. All the windows now have a beautiful frame. They are pretty to look at it from the inside/out. They add value to our home. They keep the room cool when we need it. The quality of Sunburst is what sets them apart from all the other types of plantation shutters around.