Choose Plantation Shutter Materials From 3 Different Types

Plantation shutters originated in the southern states of the United States, as can be guessed from the name itself. The classical mansions of the plantation owners used to have these windows. A wide Louvre shutter was introduced to the world by the Spanish when they colonised different countries. However, unlike any other shutters from the colonial era, the slats of the plantation shutters are much wider.

Today, the plantation window shutter is a modern design and is used in offices and residences, a lot and alike. The wider louvres are trendy these days and they can be up to 5 inches in width. These thick louvres offer great privacy and protection not only from the weather elements outside but also allows ventilation while keeping the proverbial peeping Toms away.

North American hardwood is a popular choice for making plantation shutters. These woods are lightweight and have straight tight grains. Due to that, they stain beautifully and resist shrinkage. If the house and the windows are large, the wider slats fit in properly to give the home a classy and distinctive look. Plantation shutters are pretty durable and they can be created for different bespoke sizes. As real wood is used as the material, they add a look which is hard to replicate. If you are budget conscious, you can also use faux wood and composite wood. While faux wood is completely made from vinyl, composite wood is a mix of real wood and vinyl. They would cost you a fraction of real wood and give you almost the same look.