Posted on April 28, 2010.
What is the best choice for interior shutters wood or composite material of the shutter? I want to replace my shutters in Florida. I do not know if the wooden shutter would be preferable due to the Florida sun.
I am afraid that the shutter can composite yellow sun.
I agree, the sun may turn yellow composite - but it depends on what type of composite. If this is the type that composite panels are made for bridges, for example, which is made to be robust enough to avoid a yellow sun looooong time. If this is the type of vinyl siding, like, that yellows fairly quickly (even years, but earlier). And if you go with wood and color, keep in mind that you use polyurethane (oil based or water-based and brand) can also bring to light yellow for the sun many years.
From design point of view, I prefer wood - to me it seems better, and if you change your mind about how you want the room decorated, you can lighten or darken the stain, paint it, etc. Generally, there are fewer options with composite, and less time you can do it again. For domestic demand well where you just have to deal with the sun and no storm, etc., you'll probably be fine with either. Good luck! (:
Yes I agree with you. I would go with wood. In time the composite would probably break and fade. I had wood in the kitchen window for 8 years and it still seems good. No problems at all.
Central Florida here and the wood is what I use ..... success
Because many composite materials have a component of vinyl, they have not always performed well in full sun. We saw the son of Heat Range and become difficult to operate thereafter. This does not mean the wood has no problems, but if exposed to moisture, warping is not what we have seen too often. What we have seen with some manufacturers, is that dark colors may become bleached in the applications of direct sunlight. White wood works well, however. And check the manufacturer's warranty on the brand you choose to see what is covered and for how long.
Ger PVC shutters. They last forever.