When it comes to
plantation shutters in Cleveland, homeowners have the option of wood shutters or faux wood shutters. These plantation shutters are more different than you think. At Sunburst Shutters Cleveland, we offer
Polywood®; (a faux wood plantation shutter) and
Ovation®; (a real wood shutter) to fulfill your window treatment needs. We compare faux wood shutters side by side with wood shutters. From their ease of cleaning to their energy efficiency and more.
Materials
Polywood shutters are built from a synthetic composite that provides the most energy efficiency and durability. We created this faux wood shutter over 25 years ago to bring you a high quality plantation shutter that competes with any wood shutter. Our Ovation wood shutters are made from solid teak. This furniture-grade wood shutter delivers the classic look of wood to any room in your Cleveland home.
Energy Efficiency
Shutters are more energy efficient than any other window treatment you can buy in Cleveland. And when it comes to plantation shutters, our faux wood shutters deflect the external weather conditions 70% better than equivalent wood shutters. That’s not to say our wood shutters are inefficient . 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 warp. They maintain their integrity longer than traditional wood shutters. They can last over 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 the highest grade when it comes to durability and will last decades in your Cleveland residence.
Cleaning
It’s easy to dust both faux and wood shutters. However, if the shutters are in an area prone to stains, dirt, and other marks, simply wipe faux and wood shutters with a lightly moistened rag. Make sure to quickly dry the wood shutters.
Colors
Polywood shutters are offered in three premium white paints. And we bring you a collection of custom paints that can be matched to the room’s color palette. UV inhibitors in the paint we apply on Polywood ensure that the color on these shutters doesn’t fade. Ovation wood shutters stand out 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 perfectly. Our professionals measure the window to design shutter panels that look beautiful and operate with ease.
Special Shapes
Whether your Cleveland home has triangle windows or arched ones, we can custom build your choice of plantation shutters to fit seamlessly. Our experts account for every curve and angle. And with our state-of-the-art computer software and over 40 years of experience, we construct 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 information about Polywood or Ovation shutters in Cleveland and to schedule a free in-home consultation, call 440-561-6787 or fill out the form below today!