Choosing Custom Shutters Materials

In this article, “Awnings, Blinds, and Shutters by Albert’s South Jersey Wallpaper”—conveniently located in Haddon Heights, New Jersey (NJ)— is here to use our window treatment industry expertise to help you decide which material is right for your home’s custom plantation shutters. Contact us today to learn more!

When it comes to choosing custom shutters, it can be hard to determine what material is best fit to both your needs and your home’s needs. Depending on the climate, environment, and several other factors, a specific material may be best for you. The most common materials that you can find plantation shutters in are the traditional real hardwood, wood composites, and plastics. While there are a few other options, these are the most popular.

Traditional wood plantation shutters are best suited for someone who is willing to put in work to maintain their custom shutters. This material makes for absolutely beautiful shutters. However, over the years, they do tend to sometimes warp, crack, or fade depending on the environment they are in. If you are in an area that tends to be humid, this material is not for you, as many hardwoods absorb moisture very easily. Additionally, they may also have to be touched up every now and then depending on whether or not you choose a paint or stain for them. If you are willing to do the work to maintain them and protect them, hardwood shutters can be a beautiful, timeless addition to any home. However, though they are sometimes hard to maintain, they do oftentimes come with many customizing options to really make them your own aside from just the color or stain that you choose.

Wood composites are what your cupboard doors are typically made of. They are not incredibly durable but are functional. If you are looking for an inexpensive option, these would be great for you. However, you should be aware that like hardwood, these will absorb water easily, as well.

Plantation shutters also come in a variety of plastic materials. These are super durable and oftentimes come with a warranty. This is because they are very resistant to any sort of water absorption. They are guaranteed not to rot, break down, crack, warp, fade, or chip.

Vinyl shutters are another very durable option for your home. Vinyl shutters, typically, are great for households that have children or pets because they tend to be dent and scratch resistant, allowing them to continue looking great for many more years. You don’t have to worry about these being damaged. Additionally, they will never have to be touched up, making them super easy to maintain.

If you aren’t sure what is best for you, give us a call. We would love to help walk you through this process of choosing custom shutters.

If you are looking for the best window coverings in the Camden area, look no further than Albert’s South Jersey Wallpaper  of Haddon Heights, New Jersey. Our incredible team of expert installers will work hard to provide you with the best service possible as well as the highest quality window treatments. You can expect nothing less than personalized service from start to finish and we are confident you will be happy with your new custom window coverings. From our showroom in Haddon Heights, we proudly serve the surrounding areas, including Sewell and Mullica Hill. Give us a call today to get started or stop by and visit!