Vinyl Vs Plastic Shutters

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Vinyl vs plastic shutters. Vinyl shutters are not covered in paint. Most vinyl shutters have a molded wood grain surface to provide texture and depth. But if a house needs a facelift with quick color on a limited budget vinyl exterior shutters are a. Color options are also limited white being the most accessible color.

However the synthetic material still does have a plastic like appearance when inspected closely. H 4 53 lbs by ekena millwork currently unavailable. W x 1 in. The paint used in many wood shutter products creates a vinyl like seal over the shutter protecting the wood from moisture and heat.

Vinyl shutters is it depends. Exterior vinyl shutters are constructed without a back so they are essentially a shell that derives strength from the structure to which they are attached. Ekena millwork 15 in. With prolonged exposure to sunlight vinyl shutters become brittle.

We carry everything from retractable awnings window awnings patio awnings and motorized awnings to hurricane shutters hurricane panels bahama shutters security. We believe that the installation of exterior composite shutters results in a more authentic look than vinyl. Exterior shutters and awnings can offer your family shade from the sun and shelter from rain while at the same time adding style and class to your space. Vinyl shutters also have a plastic appearance and tend to yellow over time.

Companies add colors to the plastic mixture which hardens with the plastic. While there are many materials available for exterior shutters plastic has proven itself to be a long lasting low maintenance and low cost material. We should face the fact that no vinyl shutter brand is going to be a precision product that some high cost wood and composite shutters can be. Vinyl louvered shutters in white set of 2 14 5 in.

Alpha 2 pack 14 in w x 55 in h board and batten vinyl exterior shutters. Window treatments can work wonders when it comes to enhancing your home. High end wood and composite shutters will be much better quality wise than any vinyl shutters available. Severe weather 2 pack 14 5 in w x 54 5 in h midnight blue raised panel vinyl exterior shutters.

Vinyl shutters lack durability as the connectors to their tilt rods are held together by plastic which tend to break with use. The best selection in the decision of composite vs. When painting plastic or vinyl use a high quality exterior acrylic latex paint or a paint made specifically for plastic. D x 35 6875 in.

While not required priming the shutters with a latex primer before painting with acrylic latex paint can increase adhesion and allow better coverage by the top coat.