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Saying Goodbye To Wood Shutters

The traditional wooden shutter is normally madefrom wood, needs quite a bit of maintenance, andlooks as if it was right out of an episode ofan old comedy. These shutters have been aroundsince the Colonial Times, and are quite a bitold. Most people never close them, yet thehinges still need to be shined and oiled.

These days, it may be the time to get rid ofthe traditional wood shutters on your home andgo with a more modern choice such as aluminumwindow shutters, as they resist the elementsand never close. This will help cut down onyour replacement and maintenance costs for keeping the exterior of your home looking theway it should.

Below, you'll find several different types ofshutters offered today.

Vinyl window shuttersVinyl shutters are easy to clean, very affordable,and last around forty years. They will give your home a traditional look without the needfor replacing them on a regular basis. Theyweigh a little of nothing and are available intraditional, louvered, board, and even battenpanel styles. To make things better, they will arrive primed and ready to paint any coloryou wish.

Composite window shuttersThese types of shutters resemble a thick particleboard that is made from a collaboration of weather and rot resistant material. They aremade from molds that offer many differentstyles that include the louvered, board, batten,and even raised panel styles. You can alsofind these shutter types in a cupboard stylewhich is hinged at the top so you can openand close them like the old fashioned woodshutters of the past.

Fiberglass shuttersFiberglass is the most expensive type of shutter although they will last around 20 yearsor so. They are molded as well and offered in a variety of designs that include Bahama,louvered, board and battened, and even raisedpanel styles.

Fiberglass shutters are also stronger and more secure than other types and can also beused to protect your windows during storms andhurricanes.

Aluminum shuttersAluminum style shutters are offered in a variety of styles that include the faux coloniallouvered style and Bahama style. These shuttersare strong and offer great protection for yourwindows, and come in thousands of differentcolors and textures. The only bad thing aboutaluminum shutters, is the fact that most companies will only offer a warranty of aroundthree years.

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