When considering
plantation shutters in Detroit, homeowners have the option of wood shutters or faux wood shutters. These plantation shutters are more different than you think. At Sunburst Shutters Detroit, we bring you
Polywood®; (a faux wood plantation shutter) and
Ovation®; (a real wood shutter) to meet 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 constructed from a synthetic composite that leads to increased energy efficiency and durability. We created this faux wood shutter more than 25 years ago to bring you a high quality plantation shutter to rival any wood shutter. Our Ovation wood shutters are crafted from solid teak. This furniture-grade wood shutter adds the classic look of wood to any room in your Detroit home.
Energy Efficiency
Shutters are more energy efficient than any other window treatment you can buy in Detroit. And when it comes to plantation shutters, our faux wood shutters block the effects of the outside climate 70% better than equivalent wood shutters. And our wood shutters are no slouch when it comes to energy efficiency . The only window treatment to top their efficiency are Polywood shutters.
Durability
Polywood shutters are made from a solid-engineered wood substitute that won’t warp. They last far 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 top quality in durability and will last decades in your Detroit residence.
Cleaning
It’s easy to dust both faux and wood shutters. However, if you encounter stains, dirt, and other marks, just wipe faux and wood shutters with a slightly damp rag. You’ll want to quickly dry wood shutters.
Colors
Polywood shutters are available in three premium white paints as well as 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 built to fit your window or door just right. Our professionals measure the window to design shutter panels that are exquisite and function without a hitch.
Special Shapes
Whether your Detroit home has triangle windows or arched ones, we can custom build your choice of plantation shutters to fit seamlessly. Our experts take every angle and curve into consideration. And with our state-of-the-art computer software and 40+ years of experience, we craft your real wood and faux wood shutters to the exact measurements 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 Detroit and to schedule a free in-home consultation, call 248-429-9294 or fill out the form below today!