Exterior window shutters come in four basic types: paneled, louvered, board and batton (sometimes called BnB) and Bermuda. They are available in a variety of materials including MDF, vinyl, synthetic foam, faux wood and wood. Basswood is the most popular wood for shutters. Exterior window shutters, as the name suggests, keep your privacy level intact, if you install these for your home. For commercial properties and warehouses, these metallic window shutters retain the safety of your commercial belongings and also protect them from harsh sunrays or constant rain.
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| External Shutters |
What are the types of external shutters that you can choose?
Raised Panel External Shutters for Windows
These shutters look almost like kitchen cabinets or doors and are mounted on a double or single panel that is raised. The different home styles for which the raised panel can be used is Federal, Colonial, Georgian, Ranch, Greek Revival, Victorian, Cape Cod, and French Country.
Louvered External Shutters for Windows
These shutters have slats that are angled and allow light and air flow through. Since these shutters are very well-defined compared to the other type of low-key shutters. Also, these shutters go well with Ranch Greek Revival, Georgian, Federal and Colonial, Italianate, or Victorian.
Board and Batten (B&B) External Shutters for Windows
These shutters exhibit a rustic and Old school charm because of its simple and elegant design. They are usually one-to-three boards that are bound together with the help of a cross panel that is very thin. Because of this old-world charm, these shutters go well with French Country, Mediterranean, Cape Cod, and Ranch-type of homes.
Bahama type of shutters
These shutters are also known as Bermuda shutters. This is a type of louvered shutter that is usually fixed on the topmost side of windows rather on the sides. This can be used to let in air and light and safeguard homes from storms and find excellent applications in houses located in tropical regions. These window shutters go well with Cottage, Ranch, and Cape Cod-type of homes.
Different Types of Shutter Hardware
The hardware for External Shutters can be simple, decorative depending on the needs of the user. If the house owner is looking for a simple, elegant, classy look, he/she would go for a simple external shutter. If the house owner is looking for a luxury look, he/she will go for a decorative hardware fitting. The most common types of hardware are holdbacks and hinges.
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How to Choose Durable external Shutters?
External Shutters that are made up of MDF look expensive but cost very less compared to other options like wood. However, care should be taken to ensure that external shutter made up of MDF is not exposed to rain. Exposing the shutter to rain causes the shutter to sag and swell.
- External Shutters made up of vinyl is the most inexpensive. Usually these PVC shutters are hollow with edges that are unfinished and are enclosed with end caps.
- They look like plastic and are usually yellow in color. In time, these External Shutters can be challenging to clean and maintain.
- External Shutters made out of synthetic foam look a lot like wood but are relatively inexpensive. Typically, they are fire and water-resistant and are good insulators. These synthetic shutters are now considered the best option by homeowners, as they are denser than wood and are not easily stained.
In place of wood, faux wood acts as a good substitute because of its high degree of stiffness. This kind of wood is a good fit for wide or tall shutters. They are inexpensive compared to regular wood and are available in different shapes, sizes, and colors. If these are made with poor quality, these shutters can fail over the passage of time.
