Saying Goodbye To Wood Shutters

Traditional wood shutters can quickly end up looking shabby if they do not receive a lot of regular maintenance. These shutters have been around on homes since the Colonial era and have a rather old sense of style. Even those these shutters are almost never closed they still contain hinges that need to be regularly oiled and shined.

Now may be the perfect time to replace the old wood shutters on your home with more modern aluminum window shutters, which resist the elements and are almost maintenance free. They also never close, further reducing the time and money that it takes to keep your shutters and your home looking in top condition.

We will discuss the various types of shutters that are available today below.

Vinyl Window Shutters These shutters will last approximately 40 years and are easy to clean and relatively inexpensive. You can have the traditional look of shutters without the traditional maintenance tasks associated with them. You can find these lightweight shutters in traditional louvered, board, or even batten panel styles. These shutters arrive at your home pre-primed, so all they require is a coat of paint in the color of your choice.

Composite Window Shutters These shutters are both weather and rot resistant as they are produced using a product that resembles thick particle board. You can find them in a variety of styles including louvered, board, batten, and raised panel. These shutters can also be created to look like old fashioned wood shutters with hinges on the top so that they can be opened and closed.

Fiberglass Window Shutters These shutters can be expected to last for around 20 years and are the most expensive type of shutters available. These shutters are created using molds and are available in a variety of styles including Bahama, louvered, board, and batten. You can even find some fiberglass window shutters with raised panels.

Fiberglass is one of the preferred materials to use for shutters that will be exposed to extreme weather conditions. They are stronger and more secure than most other shutters and can protect your windows during heavy storms including hurricanes.

Aluminum Window Shutters There are many different styles of aluminum window shutters including Bahama, faux colonial, and louvered. These blinds come in literally thousands of different colors and textures and offer excellent protection for your windows. The one disadvantage of installing aluminum blinds is that only a three year warranty is offered by most manufacturers.

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