An Exclusive Guide to Vinyl Plantation Shutters
Originally, vinyl shutters were seen as a niche product — only to be used on windows in rooms with high humidity or direct contact with water. Wooden shutters can only withstand this humidity for a certain amount of time and can eventually develop defects such as warping and paint peeling. So, vinyl shutters were seen as an ideal solution to the long-lasting shutter problem. They are made from a material that is very similar to the UPVC or polyvinyl chloride that many replacement windows are made of. They are durable and strong, hardwearing, and able to last a lifetime. The Beginning of Vinyl Plantation Shutters As a result of concerns about direct contact with water, the popularity of shutters has skyrocketed in the UK. However, it all started in America, home to plantation shutters and the original manufacturing techniques for shutters. Historically, plantation shutters were manufactured using mostly wood. But as rubber and synthetic materials became cheaper than wood, American shut...