When it comes to
plantation shutters in Houston, homeowners have their pick of wood shutters or faux wood shutters. Yes, these plantation shutters are made of different materials. But that’s not the only thing that differentiates them. At Sunburst Shutters Houston, we offer
Polywood®; (a faux wood plantation shutter) and
Ovation®; (a real wood shutter) to fulfill 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 provides superior energy efficiency and durability. We formed this faux wood shutter 25+ years ago to give you a high quality plantation shutter that competes with any wood shutter. Our Ovation wood shutters are crafted from solid teak. This furniture-grade wood shutter brings the natural feel of wood to any room in your Houston home.
Energy Efficiency
Compared to other window treatments, shutters are the most energy efficient in Houston. And when it comes to plantation shutters, our faux wood shutters block the effects of the outside climate 70% better than equivalent wood shutters. That’s not to say our wood shutters are inefficient since the only window treatment that exceeds their efficiency are Polywood shutters.
Durability
Polywood shutters are crafted from a solid-engineered wood substitute that won’t warp. They maintain their integrity longer than traditional wood shutters. They can last for more than 50 years with adequate care.
Our Ovation shutter is the only five star wood shutter in the US. And with both types of joints (mortise-and-tenon and dowel), these wood shutters are the highest grade when it comes to durability and will last decades in your Houston residence.
Cleaning
It’s easy to dust both faux and wood shutters. However, if you encounter stains, dirt, and other marks, simply wipe faux and wood shutters with a rag that’s barely damp. You’ll want to quickly dry wood shutters.
Colors
Polywood shutters are available in three premium white paints. And we bring you a range 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 look stunning 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 seamlessly. Our experts measure the window to design shutter panels that look beautiful and work flawlessly.
Special Shapes
Whether your Houston home has triangle windows or arched ones, we can custom build your plantation shutter of choice to fit perfectly. Our professionals account for every curve and angle. And with our latest computer software and 40+ years of experience, we construct your real wood and faux wood shutters to the detailed specs 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 Specifics On Polywood or Ovation Plantation Shutters
For more details about Polywood or Ovation shutters in Houston and to schedule a free in-home consultation, call 713-853-9629 or fill out the form below today!