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.