Vinyl, Faux wood, and Poly Shutters

Synthetics, Plastics, Vinyl, Faux wood, and Poly

Many synthetics incorporate "wood" in their name, but most contain no wood - usually called faux wood or poly shutters. Made from stock size components with few, if any, custom options. Come in limited white colors, and cannot be stained. Look, feel, and sound like plastic. Relatively new product so limited customer satisfaction experience. Synthetics are less costly to manufacture. Heavy and tend to sag. All synthetics are manufactured from nonrenewable resources.

Shutter will become a focal point in your home, and it is important to consider the major difference between solid wood shutters and synthetic (polywood or vinyl) shutters. First, wood shutters look and feel like furniture. Synthetic shutters look and feel like plastic – you, and guests in your home can and will see the difference. Synthetic shutter manufactures and marketers claim that their shutters will not warp, chip, crack, or peel – generally implying that these are properties of wood. Quality wood shutters will NOT warp, chip, crack, or peel. Second, synthetic materials cannot be stained. Some manufactures have mimicked the look of stained shutters, but again you can and will see the difference. Third, wood is stronger and lighter than synthetics and can produce larger shutter panels. Synthetic materials, unless hollow, is heavier than most woods and must be made into smaller panels. Wood shutters can be made into very large panels allowing for more light and visibility.

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