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Vinyl Shutters VS Wood Shutters

Interior shutters have always been one of the mostpopular window treatments. They maintain theirvalue a lot better than any other type of windowcovering, and they aren't only attractive andenhance your home's appeal but they also help toregulate light, insulate, and fit in to almost anydecorating style to make your window appear amazing.

These days, indoor shutters are more popular thanever before. Therefore, it's really no wonder whymany new manufacturers are trying to get into the shutter industry. The most notable additionis the vinyl compound shutters.

Wooden shuttersThere are many reasons as to why you should avoidusing vinyl shutters. Many prefer to have real wood,just as they prefer clothing that is made fromcotton or wool as opposed to synthetics. For a warm, authentic, traditional look, wooden shuttersare a great choice.

There are however some limitations of vinyl typeshutters. They are normally made only in white andoff white colors. Therefore, you can not preciselycolor match, making staining impossible. Mostinterior vinyl shutters are cheaply made with cheapcomponents and poor quality, and should be avoidedfor that reason - despite the low cost.

Vinyl shuttersVinyl shutters of quality are definitely worth aconsideration. The best types of interior vinyl shutters cost less than custom window shutters. Themost important features are those that are practicalin nature. Vinyl shutters won't crack, peel, fade,or deteriorate like wood will.

Vinyl shutters are also perfect for humid areas suchas showers and sinks. Since they are moisture resistant, they are also a great choice near theswimming pool.

They are also flame retardant and insulate much betterthan interior wood shutters. They are easier to clean and won't show any dents or scratches, whichmakes them ideal for children's rooms. The timeit takes to manufacture them is also half the timeof a true custom wood shutter.

Making that final choice between vinyl and wood allcomes down to the type of home you have and yourpersonal preference. Each type certainly offers good and bad points, although wood is the most popular style. Vinyl is quickly gaining in popularity, as they are much easier to clean than wood.

Before you make your decision, always compare andshop around. The prices will be different, althoughyou shouldn't base everything on price. Check thequality of the manufacturer and compare with thetypes of windows you have. Once you carefully putsome research into it, you'll have the windows youneed in no time at all.

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