Hardwood Plantation Shutters represent some of the finest window treatment options available. While more expensive than most other window treatments, shutters offer the traditional quality, beauty and value that simply can't be matched by other products. Shutters are one of the few window products that can add value to a home. Quality built shutters can last a lifetime and require little maintenance. As a result, shutters represent real value in a home over its lifetime.

Common features:

• 2 1/2", 3 1/2" and 4 1/2" louver sizes
• Custom matched colors and stains
• Solid hardwood construction
• Mortise and tenon joints
• Hidden View Tilt Rod
• Louvered Eyebrow and Perfect Arches
• Frame modification to match customer's trim

What to look for:
There are many manufacturers of shutters. Look for manufacturers that have been in the business for many years and offer the highest quality materials and workmanship. Not all shutters are built alike. Look for a lifetime warranty on workmanship and at least 10 years warranty on finish. Avoid shutters constructed with wooden dowels since they will not properly support the shutter over its lifetime. Look for mortise and tenon joints to prevent sagging and ensure quality operation for years to come. Look for a three part louver lock system to prevent shutter slats from drooping over time. Most other companies simply provide a “tension screw” that needs to be tightened by the homeowner every few weeks or months. And finally, look for a company that can install custom shutters in 4-5 weeks. Many companies require 6, 8, or even 12 weeks to install shutters.

Pros:

• Beautiful - truely window furniture
• Custom stains and colors to match virtually any need
• Represents true value in a home
• Classic look and feel

Cons:

• Expense
• Shutters require significant room to swing open
• Might not be recommended for high humidity environments. Consider a polymer constructed shutter in this case.