What are modern wooden shutters

The most ancient protection for windows are shutters. In those distant times, when in Rus’ they did not yet know about the window glass, and the mica defended the windows only among the princes and boyars, it was they who were protection from the wind, the scorching sun, and also saved from the frost in winter. Therefore, on the territory of Russia, a very reverent attitude to these protective devices. The classic type of erase is wooden with a swing system. Even now you can see houses in which this decorative element not only creates the effect of antiquity at the facade, but also additionally protects against thieves.