Local Shutter Factory vs. Home Improvement Store
When shopping for plantation shutters, Florida homeowners often compare a local shutter factory with a large home improvement store.
Both can offer window shutters, but the manufacturing process, customization, materials, installation and service can be very different.
For a custom shutter project, it is important to compare the complete product and service, not just the starting price.
What Is a Local Shutter Factory?
A local shutter factory works directly with customers on custom window treatments. Measurements, shutter design, materials, colors and installation can be coordinated around the actual windows and doors in the Florida-homes.
This can be especially important for homes with bay windows, arches, triangle windows, sidelights, French doors, sliding glass doors and patio doors. These openings may require custom configurations rather than standard-size window coverings.
A factory-direct approach can also give homeowners an opportunity to discuss the differences between hardwood shutters, Basswood shutters and Ultra-Poly® shutters before choosing the right product.
What Does a Home Improvement Store Offer?
Home improvement stores provide a convenient retail-option for homeowners shopping for window treatments. Customers can browse products, request measurements and arrange installation-services.
Before ordering plantation shutters, however, it is smart to ask:
- Who manufactures the shutters?
- Where are they manufactured?
- Are the shutters custom-made?
- Who measures the windows?
- Who performs the installation?
- What materials are available?
- Can specialty shapes be made?
- Are French doors and sliding doors supported?
- What warranty and service are included?
These questions make it easier to compare the actual value of different shutter suppliers.
Custom Shutters for Florida Windows and Doors
A local shutter manufacturer can be particularly useful when a home has unusual windows or large openings.
Custom options can include bay-window shutters, arch shutters, sunburst shutters, horizontal arch shutters, triangle shutters and sidelight shutters. Door applications can include French door shutters, sliding door shutters, patio door shutters, bypass shutters, bi-fold shutters and track system shutters.
Homeowners can also select different operating styles, including invisible tilt rod shutters, front tilt shutters and offset rod shutters, depending on the design and manufacturer.
Hardwood, Basswood or Ultra-Poly®?
Material selection is another important consideration.
Hardwood and Basswood shutters provide the natural appearance of real wood and can complement traditional, coastal and contemporary Florida interiors.
Ultra-Poly® shutters provide a moisture-resistant option that can be useful in rooms where humidity or moisture is a concern, such as bathrooms and other areas of a Florida home.
The right material depends on the room, window, design preference and performance requirements.
Look Beyond the Price:
When comparing a local shutter factory with a home improvement store, look at more than the advertised price. Compare the material, custom sizing, manufacturing, measurement, installation, warranty and after-sale service.
A local manufacturer may also provide more direct communication throughout the project, from the initial measurement to the finished installation.
For homeowners, designers and builders looking for custom interior shutters, window shutters and plantation shutters, Plantation Shutters Florida Inc. offers hardwood, Basswood and Ultra-Poly® options along with custom solutions for windows, doors and specialty openings.
Whether you choose a local shutter factory or a home improvement store, ask questions and make sure you understand exactly what product, customization and installation services are included.
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