Pros and Cons of Different Shutter Materials

When it comes to installing shutters on your windows and balconies, you

have a large range of choices in terms of design and shutter material. Your

selection of a particular shutter material depends upon the objective you

want to achieve by installing shutter.

Cedar or Poplar wood: Being a heavy wood material, you will find Cedar

tougher than Basswood but available at a lesser price. Cedar wood is

available in greenish color variations. Its negative aspect is it does not look

much attractive after painting. Generally used in small size windows.

100% whole Basswood: Basswood is the strongest but the lightest

material used in shutters. Its uniform texture makes it attractive. Being

resistant to water and other types of destruction, Basswood is better when

durability is your concern. Basswood accepts all kinds of colors and paints.

Pine: Pine has attractive texture with uniform color. Its negative side is that

it can absorb moisture and damaged easily. However, it is less expensive

and can be used at elevated positions.

Laminated wood: This is straighter option than whole wood to install a

cover over your window. The material does not respond well to painting as

its color may bleed through the paint. Better to paint laminated wood where

you need dark color. However, it is less costly.

Vinyl with Aluminum: The combination is waterproof and provides you an

inexpensive option to decorate your window. The shutters are appropriate

for apartments and bathrooms. However, keep the shutter away from

sunlight.

MDF or Pressboard: Low quality shutters that tend to damage in short run

but inexpensive.

Vinyl Foam: The material is quite strong and does not get weaker with

time. Vinyl Foam shutters are available in limited colors because they cannot

be stained. Prices of the shutters are not too high.

Faux wood Blinds Houston Texas: Faux wood is an artificial material

having properties of wood. Faux wood blinds and shutters are available in

variety of colors and sizes.