Doors and Windows - Plastic shudders or Wooden shudders??

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Senna
04-13-02, 09:01 PM
I have pastic shudders on my house now that do not have louvers and I am wanting to get new ones that do have louvers. I cannot seem to find wooden shudders. Do they still make them or am I better off jst buying plastic ones. I know plastic will last longer but I like the looks of wooden ones. If they do make wooden ones any suggestions of where I can find them?

Thanks,
senna

Mike Swearingen
04-14-02, 12:56 AM
Yes, they still make wooden shutters, but they're more expensive than plastic shutters.
You would be better off maintenance-wise using plastic louvered shutters with wood grain. If you can't find them in the color you want, you can paint them, too.
Good Luck!
Mike
Senna
04-14-02, 09:40 AM
Thanks OldGuy,
I figured maintence would be much less with plastic. I just like the wooden ones better. Figures they are more expensive too. :)

Senna
04-16-02, 03:42 PM
I have pastic shudders on my house now that do not have louvers and I am wanting to get new ones that do have louvers. I cannot seem to find wooden shudders. Do they still make them or am I better off jst buying plastic ones. I know plastic will last longer but I like the looks of wooden ones. If they do make wooden ones any suggestions of where I can find them?

Thanks,
senna
tedn332
04-16-02, 08:23 PM
I don't like the word "plastic" when it comes to shutters. There is a big difference between plastic and vinyl. Plastic shutters are a thing of the past. Vinyl shutters come with or without louvers and are a good solid product if you shop for quality. Alside Co. has a good vinyl shutter and I'm sure others make comparable product. Maintenance on the vinyl is zero compared to wood and paint.