The Kalamazoo Homeowner’s Guide To Shutters

 

 

Before you go shopping for shutters in Kalamazoo, there are a few things you can learn up front that will help you choose your options. Your windows will look great with just about any type of shutter you purchase, but there are other dynamics involved when you choose the right shutters for your Kalamazoo home.

Of course, you want the best looking shutters possible, all for the lowest price you can find. But sacrificing quality to save a few dollars is never a good idea because you wind up having to replace your purchases several times within one lifetime of a good, quality shutter. So it’s important to know the differences between your shutter options, especially when quality is important.

Whether you’re into energy savings, durability, or going “green”, there are options that will suit your goals. We’ve put together a little information for you to help with these sometimes confusing and difficult to determine options in shutters. Here is some information from Blind Design Kalamazoo that you’ll want to know on four of the most popular shutter types…

Faux Wood Shutters

The Polycore Shutter is made of very durable materials that are formed together at the manufacturer to give the wood strength. This translates to long-lasting shutters for your Kalamazoo home. Polycore shutters are made with combined hardwood and polyvinyl (or polyresin) materials. They have a co-extruded aluminum core that provides the louvers with extra strength. Here are the features of Polycore Shutters.

Painted or Stained Wood Shutters

Everyone loves the traditional wooden shutters. Our wood Plantation shutters are made of one of the world’s most beautiful wood types. With fine grains and smooth texture, Basswood is sought after in homes and businesses alike. You must take good care of your wood shutters, keep them clean, and keep them properly painted and sealed. With good care, they bring your home warmth and comfort for years to come.

MDF Hybrid Shutters

Made of MDF that’s covered in a polypropylene material, MDF Hybrid Shutters are durable except at the exposed louver ends where they are only painted. The MDF materials are very moisture absorbent, so once the paint wears, you’ll have some problems with moisture and swelling.

Vinyl Shutters

Similar to Polycore, today’s vinyl shutters are more durable than ever before. They are made with the same polyresin as Polycore shutters but use a different extrusion process during manufacturing which makes them not quite as strong. However, they are much stronger than they’ve ever been when purchased from a direct dealer like Blind Design Kalamazoo, and they remain an affordable option.

If you would like to know where to find the best Kalamazoo Shutters at the best price, call for a free design consultation where we can bring you samples from Blind Design Kalamazoo, 269-207-0708 or complete our online request form.