Mdf is basically sawdust mixed with glue and formed in the shape required.
Consumer reports vinyl shutters.
A hunter douglas nantucket is very similar to hunter douglassilhouette however the nantucket costs 10 15 less.
Vinyl shutters cost about 20 to 25 and wood shutters price out at 24 to 30 per square foot.
Advantages are cost to manufacture and cost to the consumer.
Consumer s guide to plantation shutters by mike coronato.
When choosing shutters mckewan says it s most important understand the difference between materials and how they will fit in your home.
The coatings range from a vinyl wrap to a painted finish.
Cheap vinyl shutters however but you will definitely get what you pay for there.
Pvc also known as poly shutters have been around for a couple of.
They are stable and resist.
Poly shutters will sag turn yellow etc.
They look very much like more expensive wood shutters.
Consumer reports shows you how to beat the summer heat with window coverings noting that awnings curtains blinds and shades can keep you cool and your utility bill in check.
The same scam is commonly pulled off in blinds and shades.
All these window coverings are made from mdf as the base material.
Mckewan adds that exotic wood shutters such as bamboo will cost 30 to 60 per square foot.
Cheap vinyl shutters can be delivered instead of a high quality polycore shutters.