Of the number of advantages faux wood shutters offer, cost is the primary benefit—the price tag is generally 25% less than real wood shutters. To most people, faux wood shutters and blinds look identical to real wood. When price and budget is the determining factor, however, faux wood is a sensible alternative. In addition to that, faux wood plantation shutters require less maintenance than wood. Also, many plastic and vinyl materials can last many years without showing wear.
Though faux wood shutters are made with the same craftsmanship and quality as wood shutters, when examined side by side, there is a certain indescribable quality of wood that vinyl will never be able to duplicate. The difference can be too subtle for some to consider the extra cost, but others may
As you may know, basswood is the best material for making wood shutters. Basswood is ideal for shutters for a number of reasons:
Basswood is strong but it is also light
Basswood has a grain that is uniform allowing a beautiful stain finish
It is easy to glue and to finish
Basswood trees are growing faster than they are being harvested
Basswood does not warp