When looking into
plantation shutters in San Antonio, homeowners have the option 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 San Antonio, we bring you
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 materials to their ease of cleaning and more.
Materials
Polywood shutters are made from a synthetic composite that leads to added energy efficiency and durability. We developed this faux wood shutter 25+ years ago to give you a high quality plantation shutter as good – if not better than – any wood shutter. Our Ovation wood shutters are built from solid teak. This furniture-grade wood shutter delivers the natural feel of wood to any room in your San Antonio home.
Energy Efficiency
Shutters are more energy efficient than any other window treatment you can buy in San Antonio. And in the plantation shutters market, our faux wood shutters block the effects of the outside climate 70% better than equivalent 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 made from a solid-engineered wood substitute that won’t crack. They maintain their integrity longer than traditional wood shutters. They can last for 50+ with adequate maintenance.
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 top quality in durability and will last decades in your San Antonio residence.
Cleaning
You can dust both faux and wood shutters easily. However, if the shutters are in an area prone to stains, dirt, and other marks, all you have to do is wipe faux and wood shutters with a slightly damp rag. Make sure to quickly dry the wood shutters.
Colors
Polywood shutters are available in three premium white paints. And we bring you a variety of custom paints that can be matched to the room’s color style. UV inhibitors in the paint we apply on Polywood ensure that the color on these shutters doesn’t fade. 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 specialists measure the window to construct shutter panels that look beautiful and function with ease.
Special Shapes
Whether your San Antonio home has triangle windows or arched ones, we can custom build your plantation shutter of choice to fit just right. Our experts consider every curve and angle. And with our latest computer software and 40+ years of experience, we build 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 specifics about Polywood or Ovation shutters in San Antonio and to schedule a free in-home consultation, call 210-876-0377 or fill out the form below today!