Popular PVC
PVC becomes very popular for last decade. Compared with traditional wood shutters, it offers same look but quit affordable price tag
Pros:
- Ideal for any room including wet areas like bath, toilet, laundry and kitchen, due to its water resistant feature.
- Less or no reaction to extreme heat, no split, warp or crack
- Natural White and with UV treated surface, it wont turn yellow easily
- Easy maintenance – waterwipe clean
- Aluminum reinforced structure gives soft pvc a core support for big windows
Cons:
- Hollow PVC is not designed for long terms
- Solid PVC is too heavy for big windows
- Can be toxic from none-traceable source
- White only, unavailable for other color
- Standard shape only
Classic Wood
Initially Plantation Shutters as it was named, was made by wood only. Wood features natural appearance, and wood work is easy to handle for any size and shape.
Pros:
- Light but durable, good for large windows and doors
- Ideal for bi-fold and sliding/stacker door where everyday usage is required
- Full range of color selection
- Customize to any shape and size
- Can be sanded and re-painted or stained
Cons:
- It is susceptible to moisture and humidity
- Not good for west facing windows, where heat and uv make timber warp and crack eventually
- Regular maintenance required like dust remove and touch up for hairline crack before its getting worse
- Dark painted or stained color fades easily
- Soft and easily to get scratched and marked
Most durable Aluminium
Aluminium is one of the best material to make plantation shutters
Pros:
- Light but strong for very big windows and doors
- Powder coated technology has 20 years warranty against fading
- Security with optional locks
- Weatherproof, can be used in both indoor and outdoor Backyards, patios or balconies
Cons:
- High price makes it less demanding in the shutter markets
- Limited color available
- Few suppliers in the markets
- Longer production lead time
- Fast Heat Conduct – warm your house faster than any other material
Choose wisely for materials by determining each pro and cons, with your windows orientation, room type, windows size and shape in the mind.
Our Australia made PVC shutters is reinforced with Aluminium core and coming with 10 years structure warranty, plus its VOC free for your peace in the mind.
Our Basswood shutters can be made to match your existing flooring or furniture or any interior matching purpose.
AAA Plantation Shutters is one of few suppliers who offer Aluminium Shutters both indoor or outdoor, and both Australia made and off-shore made to fit your budget
Book an in-home service and talk to our sales consultant, who will walk your through every window or door, give your professional advise onsite.
