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Selecting Your Exterior Window Shutters Selecting your exterior window shutters can be a bit overwhelming due to the many different products and styles available. This article will explore some of the different options and help you make the right decision when purchasing your new exterior window shutters. Style Choices Exterior window shutters come in all sorts of styles. From the old world European and French country, to the craftsmen and traditional styles. You can choose to go with the board and batten style or with a more traditional raised panel or louvered look. You can even choose to have a custom look built exclusively for your home only! Whatever style you choose, just be sure to keep your new exterior window shutters consistent with the overall look and feel of your home. Material Choices There are many different materials to consider when selecting your new exterior window shutters. Cedar and teak wood are considered to be among the best. They look beautiful left natural with a clear, protective finish or with a stain color of your choice. When prepped right, they will also hold paint for many years. Cedar naturally repels insects and is weather resistant. Because of its beauty and natural characteristics, cedar is often considered the first choice in high end window shutters. Composite or PVC products make great exterior window shutters as well. Composite products come in several different colors and do not have to be painted unless you choose. PVC is a no rot material that will stand up to the weather for the life of your home. Composite or PVC shutters are usually less expensive than cedar or teak wood but look great and will last for a very long time. No matter what style or materials you choose, Exterior Shutter Store will build and finish them using the highest quality standards in the industry. |