Understanding Shutter Materials

In addition to providing the ultimate in light control and privacy options, shutters are highly effective at insulating against California’s hot sunny days and cool nights. And, shutter’s cord free, child-safe operation makes them the ideal door or window treatment for households with pets and small children. 

Plantation shutters can be constructed from a variety of materials: Wood, Synthetics, Plastic Vinyl & even Fiberboard.  The talented designers at our Thousand Oaks area shutter store and showroom explain the difference between quality shutter materials, and shutter materials you should avoid. The descriptions below will help you decide which shutters are best for your needs and your budget.

Shutters We Recommended For Thousand Oaks Homes

Buy Wood Shutters

Wood Shutters are arguably the most beautiful of all shutters. The wide variety of stains and finishes make them suitable for almost any décor. Wood shutters can also be painted (white is popular color!) and are among the most durable of shutters.

Wood shutters can be constructed from a wide variety of woods including: cedar, basswood, poplar, alder, and many others. And, if louver tension loosens over time, it can be adjusted by simply tightening a screw.

Though more expensive than synthetic shutters, wood shutters will generally last for the lifetime of your home, if properly cared for.

Buy Synthetic (“Poly”) Shutters

Synthetic shutters are constructed from fibers that have been processed, compressed and molded into solid shutter components. Synthetic Shutters are the best insulating of all shutter materials. Synthetic shutters are also arguably the most durable type of shutter.  Synthetic poly shutters can be painted but can not be stained.

Synthetics shutters can also be “co-extruded” with aluminum. This adds additional strength to the shutter by adding a co-extruded aluminum core.

Shutters NOT Recommended For Thousand Oaks Homes

Do Not Buy Plastic Hollow Vinyl Shutters

Plastic Hollow Vinyl Shutters are made from an extruded hollow vinyl with parts that snap into place. These result in a very light weight shutter. If you are on a tight budget, these shutters are certainly among the least expensive. However, because they are inexpensive they are also the least durable. Additionally plastic hollow shutters can not be painted or stained.

Do Not Buy Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) Shutters

MDF shutters consist of “fiber board” wrapped in a colored plastic wrap. These shutters are basically just constructed of compressed sawdust and glue, wrapped with a thin colored plastic wrap. They are extremely fragile and lacking in durability. Further the plastic can delaminate in humidity and the MDF frequently crumbles around the shutter’s screw holes. Also, MDF shutters can not be painted or stained.

We Are Thousand Oaks Area Premier Shutter Store

At The Blind and Drapery Showroom in the Thousand Oaks area, we are plantation shutter specialists. We have designed, manufactured and installed the latest designs and technologies in plantation shutters for hundreds of clients in the Thousand Oaksarea.

If you live in the Thousand Oaks area, including Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, Bell Canyon, Oxnard or Ventura County call us today to discuss your Plantation Shutter needs.

Our designer will come to your Thousand Oaks area home, measure your windows and doors and design the perfect plantation shutter solution for your home.

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