When it comes to
plantation shutters in Boston, homeowners have the choice of wood shutters or faux wood shutters. These plantation shutters are more different than you think. At Sunburst Shutters Boston, we bring you
Polywood®; (a faux wood plantation shutter) and
Ovation®; (a real wood shutter) to match your window treatment needs. We compare faux wood shutters side by side with wood shutters. From their materials to their ease of cleaning and more.
Materials
Polywood shutters are made from a synthetic composite that results in added energy efficiency and durability. We created this faux wood shutter 25+ years ago to give you a high quality plantation shutter as good – if not better than – any wood shutter. Our Ovation wood shutters are made from solid teak. This furniture-grade wood shutter delivers the natural feel of wood to any room in your Boston home.
Energy Efficiency
Shutters are more energy efficient than any other window treatment you can buy in Boston. And when it comes to plantation shutters, our faux wood shutters insulate 70% better than equivalent wood shutters. That’s not to say our wood shutters are inefficient since the only window treatment that tops their efficiency are Polywood shutters.
Durability
Polywood shutters are built from a solid-engineered wood substitute that won’t warp. They maintain their integrity longer than traditional wood shutters. They can last over 50 years with appropriate upkeep.
Our Ovation shutter is the only five star wood shutter in the nation. And with both types of joints (mortise-and-tenon and dowel), these wood shutters are top quality in durability and will last decades in your Boston residence.
Cleaning
Both faux wood and wood shutters can be dusted easily. However, when it comes to stains, dirt, and other marks, all you have to do is wipe faux and wood shutters with a slightly damp rag. Make sure to quickly dry the wood shutters.
Colors
Polywood shutters are available in three premium white paints. And we bring you a selection of custom paints that can be matched to the room’s color scheme. UV inhibitors in the paint we apply on Polywood ensure that the color on these shutters doesn’t fade. Ovation wood shutters are best when stained with one of our 28 wood stains.
Custom Built
Both faux wood shutters and wood shutters are custom fashioned to fit your window or door perfectly. Our professionals measure the window to design shutter panels that look beautiful and function flawlessly.
Special Shapes
Whether your Boston home has triangle windows or arched ones, we can custom build the plantation shutters you choose to fit perfectly. Our specialists consider every curve and angle. And with our advanced computer software and over 40 years of experience, we craft your real wood and faux wood shutters to the exact measurements of your specialty shaped window.
Summary: Polywood Shutters vs. Ovation Wood Shutters
| | Polywood Shutters | Ovation Wood Shutters |
| Materials | Synthetic composite | Teak |
| Energy Efficiency | Highest (insulates 70% better than equivalent wood shutter) | High |
| Durability | 50+ years | 50+ years |
| Cleaning | Dusting, wipe spots with damp rag | Dusting, wipe spots with damp rag |
| Colors | Premium white paints, custom color matching paints | 11 Paint colors, 28 wood stains |
| Custom Built | All custom made | All custom made |
| Special Shapes | Arch, circle, octagon, triangle, french door | Arch, circle, octagon, triangle, french door |
Get More Information On Polywood or Ovation Plantation Shutters
For more details about Polywood or Ovation shutters in Boston and to schedule a free in-home consultation, call 781-352-2205 or fill out the form below today!