Window blinds are made like a door that open and close inside or over a window. Shutters or plantation blinds have different sized louvers that can close and open which allows views and total privacy. Included are three types of plantation shutters. The first is the faux wood shutter (PVC), second is the composite wood (wood and PVC mix) and lastly are the real wood shutters (Basswood).
The faux wood (PVC) shutters are made of 100% vinyl and are hollow on the inside. These shutters are very affordable, waterproof and damage proof. Some of the advantages are a lifetime warranty, very ease of repair, and of coarse, and the cost. Two of the disadvantages include a plastic look, and possible discoloration over time.
The composite (wood and PVC mix) window shutters are made of a wood and vinyl mixture. Three advantages are the cost; it looks more like real wood and has a lifetime warranty. Three disadvantages include heaviness (more heavy than wood), small limited color selection, and difficulty in repairs without having to ship it back.
The final type of shutters is the real wood (basswood) shutter. The main advantages are the numerous stains, lightness and original look. The two main disadvantages are warping and the price.
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