 If you are shopping for a plantation shutter, you might want to consider purchasing one with an aluminum reinforcement system. This system is invisible to you as you enjoy your shutters, but it provides a type of strength and stability that the non-aluminum reinforced shutter lacks. This process has been developed based on 12 years of customer research and development. These innovative aluminum reinforced shutters have the traditional look of wood shutters with all of the advantages of synthetic materials. All of the stiles, rails and louvers are made with aluminum reinforcement. What this means is that the aluminum core is actually co-extruded into the solid polymer at the same time the component is made. This creates a very strong, rigid and durable component. The aluminum reinforced louvers, rails, and stiles make the poly shutters as straight as an arrow. The co-extruded aluminum reinforcement allows the poly shutters to be assembled with screws for superior strength, unlike other poly shutters that are only glued together. This is one of those places where technology is changing a long time product and making it quite a bit better for a very reasonable price. Just some information to consider as you shop for your poly shutters. We would love to help you with your shutter project! Contact us today for a complimentary consultation and thanks for your interest in Latreia Blinds and Shutters! 
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 Everybody always asks, "What is the difference between wood blinds and faux wood blinds?" Here is a simple run down of the stuff that matters.
First, pay attention to the overall quality of either type of blind. If the price is very low there is probably a reason. Stick with a retailer / contractor with enough experience to offer the value product lines. The comparison does not matter, if we are not comparing apples to apples. So, with the understanding that we are talking about products that are the best quality for the best price, we are positioned to learn the difference between wood blinds and faux wood blinds. Faux wood blinds are a vinyl or composite material that is formed to shape. The blinds are either painted some shade of white or are wrapped with a laminate stain look. The primary advantages are that they resist moisture well, they are less expensive then wood, and they are difficult to damage. The disadvantages are that they do not have the warmth of real wood, there are limited color choices, there are size constraints and size limitations, and they are heavier than wood. Wood blinds are a real wood material that can be either painted or stained. While they are less perfect looking then faux wood, it is these real wood imperfections that give them there charm. They are lighter than faux wood blinds, but do cost more. Wood blinds come in more color and stain options - just like anything made from wood - like your dining room table. So what is the bottom line:
With any luck, this article will give you a quick guide for making a good purchasing decision, as relates to faux wood blinds verses wood blinds. We would love to help you with your faux wood blind or real wood blind project. Contact us today for a complimentary consultation and thanks for your interest in Latreia Blinds and Shutters! |
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