Pros and Cons of Faux Wood Plantation Shutters In Bakersfield

Custom-fitted faux wood window treatments may look like an excellent choice, but it’s sometimes tough to make a decision without evaluating all aspects of the issue. So, what are the pros and cons of faux wood plantation shutters in Bakersfield?

Pro: Faux Wood Plantation Shutters Work Well With Multiple Design Styles

Plantation shutters feature large louvers that move up and down with a tilt rod. People have used interior shutters for decades to help control sunlight and ventilation. They have been used in almost every type of design, from ultra-spartan minimalism to eclectic styles. Their practicality, streamlined look, and design neutrality help you transform your home from an outdated style to one that is a better fit for your needs.

The capability of plantation shutters to conform to any design scheme is particularly useful when they’re made from faux wood. Unlike other treatments, like aluminum blinds, that will become discolored and cracked with age, our Polywood shutters last a lifetime. So when you update your home and change out furniture, flooring, paint, and lighting fixtures, you won’t have to worry about the extra expense of window treatments.

When debating the pros and cons of faux wood plantation shutters in Bakersfield, you should definitely add style flexibility to the “pro” column.

Con: Faux Wood Plantation Shutters Are Slightly More Expensive Than Other Window Treatments

When comparing custom-fitted faux wood shutters to other window treatments — particularly those from big-box home improvement stores — you’ll probably see that plantation shutters cost a little bit more. At the outset, you might be inclined to view that as a con.

However, quality faux wood plantation shutters, like our Polywood® shutters, cost more because they offer more value. Our durable faux wood plantation shutters will last a lifetime. They are guaranteed to be moisture-, pest-, and fire-resistant, and will never warp, crack, or yellow. As a matter of fact, Polywood shutters have a lifetime warranty on craftsmanship — something you won’t see on cheaper blinds or shades.

Along with the cost of faux wood plantation shutters, you also receive a layer of energy efficiency that is unique to them. Just close the shutter louvers and you’ll stop the heat loss that naturally occurs with your glass windows. This maintains a constant temperature in your home and stops your thermostat from working overtime. Our Polywood shutters take it one step further with an added layer of weather stripping, so you be confident you’re getting maximum energy efficiency.

Pro: Faux Wood Plantation Shutters Are Guaranteed To Last A Lifetime

There’s an excellent reason that our faux wood Polywood shutters have been called one of the most durable shutters on the market. We guarantee that our shutters will never have any defects in materials, workmanship, paint finish, or installation, and back that up with a lifetime warranty. We ensure your faux wood plantation shutters will be as beautiful and energy efficient as they were when first installed on your windows.

Compare that to other treatments, and you’ll discover a new appreciation of the craftsmanship of quality faux wood interior shutters. other window treatments will start to lose slats or become impossible to clean over the years. But Polywood plantation shutters will always look beautiful until you choose to uninstall them.

Con: It Can Take 3-6 Weeks To Custom-Make Your Plantation Shutters  

One of the benefits of getting a set of DIY shades from a chain store is that you can put it up immediately after you buy it. Faux wood plantation shutters, however, are usually custom-made and can take approximately 3-6 weeks of waiting from the time your windows are measured to the time they are installed. That may not be convenient if you’re trying to just cover a window before your mother-in-law visits this weekend.

But having a window treatment custom-crafted is worth the short wait. Unless your house is new, your window may not be 100% square. Therefore, a DIY treatment won’t line up perfectly, and those gaps and slight imperfections may be evident. But,a custom-crafted plantation shutter will be crafted to the exact dimensions and will fit perfectly in the window frame, meaning your window treatments will be elegant, functional, and energy efficient. Also, the custom-crafted route is the only way to go for your specialty shaped windows.

Pro: Faux Wood Plantation Shutters Are Efficient  

One of the benefits of plantation shutters is that they help block airflow and prevent heat loss. This keeps your home’s temperature constant and your utility bills down and makes plantation shutters a wonderful option over blinds and shades. Faux wood shutters are an even better choice because of the rigid, non-porous composite materials. 

At the peak of energy efficiency are our Polywood shutters. They add an additional layer of weather stripping that ensures your louvers close tightly to stop unwanted heat loss. As a result, our Polywood shutters are 70% more efficient than even hardwood plantation shutters and over 1200% more efficient than aluminum blinds. 

Sunburst Is Your Preferred Source For Quality Faux Wood Shutters 

Now that you’ve evaluated the pros and cons of faux wood plantation shutters, the next step is to contact Sunburst Shutters Bakersfield. We’ll bring samples of our popular Polywood faux wood plantation shutters, and you can see for yourself how they will enhance your windows for decades to come. Call 661-449-1092 to set up your in-home consultation with us.