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Wooden Window Shutters
 by Elmo Kandel

Almost all wooden shutters are constructed from a solid hardwood. This helps to give the shutters the necessary stability for daily usage. Windows can be a naturally harsh environment, with direct sunlight, fluctuating humidity, and the rapid change in temperature. Read More...

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All About The Window Blind
 by Elmo Kandel

Window blinds are coverings for windows, normally attached to the interior side. Window blinds refer to some device to hide from sight or to help reduce sunlight. There are several kinds of blinds, which are covered below. Read More...

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Which is Better, Interior Colonial Shutters or Plantation Style Shutters?
 by Alphonso Sirtle

The alternative to the ever popular plantation style shutters, interior colonial shutters, looks very similar to plantation style, but with much smaller slats and width. Both styles of shutters were introduced around the same time to help with interior home temperature control. The interior colonial shutters were introduces in cooler northern climates, while the plantation style shutters were introduced in the more tropical climates. The biggest differences between the two styles are the width and length of the slats. The plantation style shutters having wider and longer slats to allow more air in during the warmer summer months, while the interior colonial shutters being both shorter and narrower to better seal against the harsher northern climates. Read More...

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Easy Cleaning - Faux Wood Shutters Look Great
 by Judith Persit

One of the most popular selling features of faux wood plantation shutters is that, not only do they add a level of glamour and style which is quite out of this world, but due to their construction and the PVC based material from which they are made, they are very easily washable, with no risk of damage by using the wrong detergent or scrubbing hard. Read More...

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Real Wood Shutters - Provide the Look While Avoiding the High Cost
 by Judith Persit

Faux wood plantation shutters have substantial advantages over real wood shutters. Since they are susceptible to hot and cold variations in temperature, and usually succumb to moisture dampness, real wood shutters can warp, stretching and contracting over time according to the heat being received. This warping can lead to the fit of the shutters becoming less exact over time, and in severe circumstances can prevent the shutters from closing fully or opening in the way they should. This, of course, can make the appearance look less than desirable, and if the shutters don't close properly, then possibly your privacy is at stake. Read More...

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