The Ultimate Homeowners Guide to Choosing the Best Window Shutters

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The Ultimate Homeowners Guide to Choosing the
Best Window Shutters
P R E S E N T E D B Y H A L F P R I C E S H U T T
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If you are looking to spruce up the outdoor of
your windows, plantation shutters may emerge as
the best choice for you. But, with so many
shutter options choose from, sometimes it
becomes difficult to make the right choice.
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Types of Shutters
According to the experts, choosing window
shutter material is important to get the best
results. Each material has its own merits and
demerits.
Shutter Materials Wood Shutters
Wood is one of the most preferred materials used
to make shutters. Despite being used for years,
wood is still a great option for shutter makers
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PVC Shutters
They are perfect for both indoor and outdoor
applications. PVC shutters are primarily known
for their amazing durability and rigidity. In
addition, their lightweight makes them apt for
shutter applications. There is no moisture-
related issue with PVC and this is why they are
largely used in areas like washrooms and
bathrooms without any problem.
Composite Wood Shutters
As its name indicates, the composite material is
a combination of wood and PVC. In this case, the
core of the shutter is made of wood, while the
outer layer of the shutter is composed of vinyl
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Metal Shutters
Also known as roller shutters, metal shutters are
primarily used in the exteriors of a
property. These shutters are made up of various
metal slats that can be easily rolled up to save
space. Metal shutters are mainly known for
their usability, rather than their design
quotient. Their use in commercial applications
is quite common.
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Shutter Styles
The next thing to look at is the different styles
that window shutters come in.
Traditional Shutters
In these kinds of shutters, a thick frame is made
of multiple slats that cover either the full or
a specific part of the window. Mostly, these
shutters are used to upscale the look of your
exteriors.
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Plantation Shutters
First used in the US, plantation shutters were
primarily meant to allow exterior light to come
in. though they can be used both internally and
externally, they are mostly used in
interiors. Louvered Shutters A louvered shutter
is made of horizontally placed wooden slats that
can be tilted in such a way to allow sunlight to
come in. they are very much similar to
plantation shutters but they are installed in
the exterior part of the window.
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Café Shutters

• These shutters cover just a portion of the
  window, usually the bottom. However, they are
  installed on the interior part of the window.
  They are called café shutters as they were
  primarily used in French cafes for privacy
  purposes.

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Contact Details
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