When looking into
plantation shutters in Honolulu, homeowners have the option of wood shutters or faux wood shutters. The differences between these types of plantation shutters go beyond the material they’re made of. At Sunburst Shutters Honolulu, we carry
Polywood®; (a faux wood plantation shutter) and
Ovation®; (a real wood shutter) to match your window treatment needs. Let’s look at how faux wood shutters compare to real wood shutters. From their materials to their ease of cleaning and more.
Materials
Polywood shutters are constructed from a synthetic composite that provides the most energy efficiency and durability. We developed this faux wood shutter over 25 years ago to bring you a high quality plantation shutter to rival any wood shutter. Our Ovation wood shutters are constructed from solid teak. This furniture-grade wood shutter adds the warmth of wood to any room in your Honolulu home.
Energy Efficiency
Compared to other window treatments, shutters are the most energy efficient in Honolulu. And when it comes to plantation shutters, our faux wood shutters block the effects of the outside climate 70% better than comparable wood shutters. But that doesn’t mean our wood shutters aren’t exemplary when it comes to energy efficiency . The only window treatment to top their efficiency are Polywood shutters.
Durability
Polywood shutters are constructed from a solid-engineered wood substitute that won’t warp. They outlast traditional wood shutters. They can last for more than 50 years with proper upkeep.
Our Ovation shutter is the only five star wood shutter in the nation. And with both types of joints (mortise-and-tenon and dowel), these wood shutters are the best in their class for durability and will last decades in your Honolulu residence.
Cleaning
It’s easy to dust both faux and wood shutters. However, if you encounter stains, dirt, and other marks, all you have to do is wipe faux and wood shutters with a lightly moistened rag. Make sure to quickly dry the wood shutters.
Colors
Polywood shutters are offered in three premium white paints in addition to a collection of custom paints that can be matched to the room’s color palette. UV inhibitors in the paint we apply on Polywood ensure that the color on these shutters doesn’t fade. Ovation wood shutters stand out when stained with one of our 28 wood stains.
Custom Built
Both faux wood shutters and wood shutters are custom fashioned to fit your window or door perfectly. Our specialists measure the window to construct shutter panels that look beautiful and operate without a hitch.
Special Shapes
Whether your Honolulu home has triangle windows or arched ones, we can custom build the plantation shutters you choose to fit seamlessly. Our experts take every angle and curve into consideration. And with our state-of-the-art computer software and over 40 years of experience, we construct your real wood and faux wood shutters to the exact measurements of your specialty shaped window.
Summary: Polywood Shutters vs. Ovation Wood Shutters
| | Polywood Shutters | Ovation Wood Shutters |
| Materials | Synthetic composite | Teak |
| Energy Efficiency | Highest (insulates 70% better than equivalent wood shutter) | High |
| Durability | 50+ years | 50+ years |
| Cleaning | Dusting, wipe spots with damp rag | Dusting, wipe spots with damp rag |
| Colors | Premium white paints, custom color matching paints | 11 Paint colors, 28 wood stains |
| Custom Built | All custom made | All custom made |
| Special Shapes | Arch, circle, octagon, triangle, french door | Arch, circle, octagon, triangle, french door |
Get More Details On Polywood or Ovation Plantation Shutters
For more details about Polywood or Ovation shutters in Honolulu and to schedule a free in-home consultation, call 808-797-2004 or fill out the form below today!