Why Choose Shutters?

At Woodcraft Shutters in Oxnard, California, we know that shutters have been the most elegant yet practical way to cover your interior windows and doors. More than just a window covering, shutters express your good decorating taste and have been the fashion choice of interior designers and stylists for decades. They never seem to go out of fashion, and their popularity has been increasing.

Increase Your Home's Value

Shutters count as a permanent fixture or improvement to your home. This means that when an appraisal is done on your property, your shutters will be used to increase the value of your home. Blinds and draperies are considered temporary items and do not add this value to your appraisal.

Types of Shutters

Shutters can be made in a variety of shapes and almost any size. Woodcraft Shutters has sold shutters for windows, sliding and French doors, arched and raked top windows, octagon and round windows, and oval and semi-circle windows. Shutters for rounded windows can have a fan-shaped shutter treatment or an arch top with operable horizontal louvers.

Wood vs. Synthetic Shutters

Woodcraft Shutters sells wood and "poly" (or extruded compressed foam) shutters. We do not sell vinyl or compressed fiberboard (or MDF) shutters, which are inferior products.

"Poly," or extruded compressed foam, is a solid, paintable product, often made in the United States. It most resembles wood, cuts like wood, and can be used in very high moisture areas like showers or above sinks. Woodcraft Shutters does sell this poly product for these kinds of applications—the panels are made in California. Unfortunately, poly shutters, made from petroleum products, are more costly than hardwood shutters.

So why purchase wood shutters? They are more durable than MDF or vinyl shutters. They can be made into more comprehensive panels than any alternatives, enhancing your views and light. And they are less costly than poly shutters. They also insulate better (solid wood) than other shutters and are a natural and sustainable product for your home.

Louver Sizes

Shutters are available in 3 basic louver sizes. Woodcraft Shutters's smallest size is a 2 1/2" traditional louver. The 3 1/2" plantation-style louver is far more popular. For those who wish to maximize the outside view and light, a 4 1/2" louver is available. As shutters are priced by the square foot, there is no price differential between the three sizes of shutter louvers—they all sell for the same price.

Need Help? Call Us!

If you are considering purchasing shutters for your home or business, we can help you choose the right type and give you a free, no-obligation estimate. Call today with any questions or for a free in-home estimate!

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