Wood ShuttersWood is one of the
most popular materials used for window shutters. Wood can be
used for both interior and exterior shutters. There are many
types of wood that can be used for shutters including cedar,
mahogany and pine. Cedar wood is popular for external shutters
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Wood shutters also have a variety of designs to choose from.
Louvered wood shutters include panels that can be opened and closed
to let in the right amount of light. Panel type shutters look
similar to doors and only allow you to open and close. There are
even combination types where there is a panel in one section and
louvers in another section for the most variation. Plantation
shutters are louvered shutters with larger louvers. Plantation
shutters originated from the Southern US where there were a lot of
cotton plantations. These shutters are typically painted white.
When choosing wood shutters, make sure that you take into
consideration the quality of the wood. For external shutters, the
quality of the wood is especially important as it has to resist the
elements of the weather. Make sure the wood is resistant to decay,
insects and moisture. Also, make sure that the construction of the
wood shutters is of high quality. Some manufactures may use
inexpensive glues that may come apart after extended usage. For
interior shutters, the look of the wood becomes more important.
Remember that you can always paint the wood but make sure this
matches the color that fits your room. Many times, the natural color
of wood fits best.
Wood shutters can be used for insulation
and protection against the elements of the weather purposes.
External wood shutters can sometimes serve as storm panels. However,
with the availability of newer materials such as vinyl and metals,
wood shutters are not the optimal choice for protection against the
weather. For internal shutters, wood is a very popular choice as it
gives the room a warm feeling instead of a cold feeling that is
typical of metals. Wood is also a good insulator and serves to keep
the heat inside the house during cold days and keep the sunlight out
during hot days. With the availability of air conditioning and
heating, the insulation properties of wood shutters are not as
necessary these days. Therefore, most people choose wood shutters
for the look and aesthetic properties.
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