When looking into
plantation shutters in Atlanta, homeowners have the choice of wood shutters or faux wood shutters. These plantation shutters are more different than you think. At Sunburst Shutters Atlanta, we offer
Polywood®; (a faux wood plantation shutter) and
Ovation®; (a real wood shutter) to fulfill your window treatment needs. Find out how faux wood shutters compare with wood shutters. From their energy efficiency to their materials and more.
Materials
Polywood shutters are built from a synthetic composite that provides added energy efficiency and durability. We created this faux wood shutter more than 25 years ago to provide you with a high quality plantation shutter to rival 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 Atlanta home.
Energy Efficiency
Compared to other window treatments, shutters are the most energy efficient in Atlanta. And if plantation shutters are what you’re looking for, our faux wood shutters deflect the external weather conditions 70% better than comparable wood shutters. But that doesn’t mean our wood shutters aren’t exemplary when it comes to energy efficiency . The only window treatment that tops their efficiency are Polywood shutters.
Durability
Polywood shutters are built from a solid-engineered wood substitute that won’t chip. They maintain their integrity longer than traditional wood shutters. They can last for 50+ with appropriate care.
Our Ovation shutter is the only five star wood shutter in the nation. 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 Atlanta residence.
Cleaning
You can dust both faux and wood shutters easily. However, if you encounter stains, dirt, and other marks, simply wipe faux and wood shutters with a rag that’s barely damp. Make sure to quickly dry the wood shutters.
Colors
Polywood shutters are offered in three premium white paints in addition to a selection of custom paints that can be matched to the room’s color style. The color on these faux wood shutters never fades thanks to a high quality paint with UV inhibitors. Ovation wood shutters are best when stained with one of our 28 wood stains.
Custom Built
Both faux wood shutters and wood shutters are custom crafted to fit your window or door just right. Our professionals measure the window to create shutter panels that are elegant and work with ease.
Special Shapes
Whether your Atlanta home has circle windows or arched ones, we can custom build the plantation shutters you choose to fit seamlessly. Our experts consider every curve and angle. And with our advanced computer software and over 40 years of experience, we craft your real wood and faux wood shutters to the specifications 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 specifics about Polywood or Ovation shutters in Atlanta and to schedule a free in-home consultation, call 404-962-8517 or fill out the form below today!