How To Choose Suitable Wood Shutters

Authentic wood shutters are the ultimate in window coverings because of their versatility and style. Hardwood shutters not only maintain their value, they improve the appeal of any house.

The most common material used in the construction of wooden interior shutters is basswood and it's known for stability, light weight and clean grain patterns. Other options include paint or stain grade poplar as well as finished or unfinished red and Spanish cedar.

The best exterior wood shutters are made with pegged mortise and tenon joinery for appearance and strength. For best results match existing decor with historic reproductions.

You can buy a fully assembled wood shutter or a do it yourself kit. A quality production process together with superior materials results in a strong and stable product that gives years of use. Kiln dried natural hardwoods and a durable lacquer coating protect from warping and shrinking.

A plantation styled shutter with 3 inch wide louvers creates a colonial look for interior windows. The smaller 1 ¼ inch slats of traditional shutters effectively block and filter sunlight as well as insulate against heat and cold.

Louvered shutters are constructed with flat, oval, trapezoidal or tapered blades. Louvers can be fixed or movable in horizontal or vertical configurations. Choose a single or double faced panel that is raised, recessed or flat. Board and batten shutters come with air gaps and cut outs.

Select single or multiple panels, individually hinged or bi-fold styles. Fit sunburst or half circle windows with arch top designs. Install using L and Z frames or a hanging strip for inside or outside mount options.

Wood shutters are perfect for bedrooms , coordinate well with your office, dining and living room furniture living. Find colors in white, blue, brown or gray and stains in mahogany, oak and pecan.

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Manufacturers offer wood and vinyl custom shutters in many sizes and with a number of different features to reflect contemporary or traditional home decor
For ideas and inspiration to help choose new window shutters from all the styles, colors and materials available , the main shutter page is a good starting point.
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Where necessary plywood hurricane shutters are the cheapest type of storm panels. They can be installed easily and offer protection from high winds. Making them involves cutting the wood to fit and fastening it to the sill with barrel bolts.

Indoor and outdoor shutters made from faux wood are another option with low maintenance requirements and affordable prices. Both standard stock sizes and custom wood shutters may be ordered along with matching hardware.

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