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PLANTATION SHUTTERS
Always classic and never going out of style, Plantation Shutters are always a good choice. Not only do they enhance any style and decor, they also are one of the most energy efficient window treatments available. If you have specialty shaped windows such as circles, arches, triangles, hexagons or octagons, Plantation Shutters are one of your best solutions. Once considered one of the most expensive window treatments on the market, currently our Plantation Shutters are a mid range option. Clients are surprised to learn that there are many shades that are more expensive than Plantation Shutters.
All Plantation Shutters generally come with a Lifetime Warranty which usually only covers manufacturers defects. The great thing about our plantation shutters is that they take it one step further with a “No Questions Asked Lifetime Warranty”.
This means that if you or a renter damages it in any way, breaks any part on it or even scratches it, the manufacturer will fix it or replace it free of charge. This will give you piece of mind knowing that your investment is always protected. The warranty is transferable so if you ever decide to sell your home it will be an enticing added feature for the new homeowners.
Did you know that Plantation Shutters are the only window treatment that adds value to your home? When your home is appraised, Plantation Shutters are included in the appraisal because they are considered a built in. It’s great to know that with Plantation Shutters you will get a return on your investment.
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There are 3 different kinds of plantation shutters:
Vinyl, which look and feel like plastic, we do not typically recommend. Usually one of the only reasons they are ordered is because you can get them quickly, around 2 weeks versus waiting 6-8 weeks for composite or wood shutters. They are generally about the same price as composite shutters but are not as durable and do not look or feel like real wood. Most repairs that have to be done on shutters are vinyl shutters. However, if you are in the market for a vinyl shutter because of your time frame, we do offer a vinyl shutter made by Hunter Douglas in their Palm Beach Collection. This vinyl shutter also comes with the option of motorization to be used with their popular Power View system. Perfect for high or hard to reach windows!
The next and most popular kind of plantation shutter is a composite shutter (also known as faux wood). Our composite shutter is a solid composite material unlike other composites that are a compressed MDF wood wrapped in vinyl. Not only can you not tell the difference between it and wood but our composite shutter can get wet making it a great choice for wet areas such as showers, bathrooms and kitchens. They will never crack, chip, warp, fade or yellow and are one of the most durable window treatment options available. Typically your plantation shutters should match the color of your trim and our composite shutters come in 4 shades of white/off white that usually match most trim colors.
Lastly, there is real wood plantation shutters. Once thought of as “the best” is now typically used only when needing to match a stain color in a home or room that requires it. They are more expensive than composite and more delicate. Unlike composite shutters you cannot put wood shutters in wet areas so even if you choose wood for the majority of the windows in your home you will need to consider another option in your wet areas. There are many colors to choose from, including custom staining and painting, so finding your perfect match will be easy.
When choosing Plantation Shutters it is very important to choose the best on the market, with components and parts that are going to last and not break easily. Our Plantation Shutters not only are the highest of quality but with our “No Questions Asked Lifetime Warranty” they are risk free. Just as important is to have knowledgeable consultants like ours to not only help you choose the right framing for your home, trim and window design, but also are experts in measuring and choosing the best design for your particular windows. From designing to installing, let our specialists make it easy on you!