How to Choose Shutters
Shutters are the jewelry of the home exterior. According to Uncle Bob's Tips, exterior shutters are a great decorative touch and give a home great curb appeal. There are several decisions to be made before you choose shutters. The material they are made from, the style and the color have to be decided. There are several places that will help you decide which shutters will best serve you. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Determine the style of your house. You will want to choose shutters that go with that style.
Get online on your computer and compare the styles of shutters to the style of your house. Determine the style that you like best. -
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Go to the building supply store and look at all the shutters available. Compare vinyl and wood. Talk to the department specialist and get pros and cons of wood versus vinyl. Look at the different brands and determine which brand is more economical for you.
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Choose the color to coordinate with the exterior paint on your home. Look the colors in stock and choose one of those. Specialty colors will be more expensive. Using stock shutters in stock sizes will be cheaper also.
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Tips & Warnings
Check with a seasoned contractor that has a good rating with the Better Business Bureau. Ask his opinion for shutter longevity.
References
- Photo Credit historic colonial image by Andrew Kazmierski from Fotolia.com
