Light Control Just one of the many benefits of exterior shutters.
Value Adding quality shutters to your home can increase its value.
Insulation Exterior shutters can help insulate and save energy.
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Interior Shutter Buying Tips
Deal with a company you can trust. One that has longevity, a specialty and is larger in size.
Read the Warranty – It should include both product’s material and labor
Measurements and Layout - Skilled estimator needs to come to your home and measure.
Factory Direct is Best. Deal with a company that actually builds the shutters.
Quality Installation – Using a company that does its own installation rather than uses subcontractors, will be responsible and accountable.
The Desired Look – Plantation shutters come in 2 finishes – stained wood & painted. If you like the painted look, it is recommended to use polywood shutters. Wood-like appearance. They have a baked-on acrylic lacquer that won’t peel or crack.
Budget - don’t get caught by the price games many shutter companies play. Many like to advertise the lowest cost per square foot but they charge extra for frames or add-ons that you end up needing. In the end they’re really not a bargain
Quality Material – Solid wood, wood composites or Synthetics.
Construction - Use of tension pins, using stainless steel, and epoxy coated staples. Some high-end shutters use either dowel pins or mortise and tenon construction to hold rails to stiles.
Independent Testing – Testing for durability, heat resistance, fading, cracking and insulation properties.