Sunburst Shutters Boston

It depends on how you want shutters to complement your interior design. Do you prefer a window treatment that offers lifetime durability and beauty that can perfectly color contrast against your wall paint? Then Polywood® plantation shutters are the ideal interior shutter option. Are you looking to match the traditional wood craftsmanship inside your home as closely as possible? If so, Ovation wood shutters are the answer. Sunburst Shutters has a variety of shutters to fit every decorating style, window type, and budget.

Window treatments offer a variety of energy efficiency, depending on the material, the thickness, the amount of the window they cover, and more. But the window treatments that offer the most power in maximizing energy efficiency are plantation shutters, especially our exclusively patented Polywood® shutters. Polywood® was specifically engineered to provide optimal insulation through features exclusive to Sunburst Shutters. Click here to learn more about the many benefits the Polywood® Shutter Insulation System has to offer your home and bank account.

Yes, even though plantation shutters are best known for providing you privacy at best, given each shutter is installed with a decorative frame, leaving little room for those less desirable side-space gaps that come with most other traditional window treatments, there are multiple ways you can leverage natural light;

• Shutter louvers and panels can be opened or closed to manage light. For just a little light, tilt the louvers open slightly. For complete light, tile the louvers open at a 45-degree angle. For complete light and view, swing the panels open too.
• To get the best of both worlds, go with a divider rail option. The result is a shutter that can control light from the top louvers (opening them) and yet keep the bottom louvers closed for privacy.

An inappropriately installed window treatment can be tough to open and damage easily. We have a professional installation crew that comes to your home and installs your window treatment with great accuracy, making sure that each one moves smoothly—and doesn’t get damaged in the process.

Shutter frames are permanently affixed to the window opening to provide stability. Shutter panels are hinged into the frame, so they swing open if needed. Before we install your shutters, we bring samples to your home during our free in-home design consultation so you can pick the best frames and shutters for you.

You can easily have shutters in a pop-out window. Our shutter frame can be flush with the window opening or on the wall around it—allowing room for the shutters to completely swing open.

There isn’t a window type we can’t handle, especially tilt-in windows. We can install shutters in a tilt-in window. We’ll provide a frame that fits around the outside of the window opening to leave enough room for the window to tilt in freely without hitting the shutters.

Window treatment options on sliding doors or French doors can be tricky. But shutters are typically the ideal solution, especially in achieving style consistency throughout your entire home. They are optimal in functionality offering maximum privacy, energy efficiency, light, and sound control. Shutters are permanent and more durable than any other treatment on doors that are opened and closed regularly.

Your plantation shutter slats – or louvers – can be moved simply by adjusting them up or down. Most commonly, a tilt rod mounted on the front of the shutters allows you to adjust the louvers by moving the tilt rod. If you would like to move the louvers without a visible tilt rod on the shutters, we suggest shutters with hidden/rear-mounted tilt rods. This gives your shutters a clean and contemporary look.

Our Polywood® shutters last over 50 years – more than any other shutter you can find. That’s why these plantation shutters are a permanent fixture that adds to your home’s resale value. Learn more about the durability of our shutters.

Plantation shutters are a piece of cake to clean because they have large louvers and their tilt bars are either hidden or mounted on the rear. Simply tilt them open and dust them like furniture – or wipe smudges with a moist cloth.

If you bought shutters from Sunburst, give your local store a call about your broken shutter. We’ll send out a tech to analyze the problem and provide solutions for you. Our most common shutter issue is the family dog chewing on louvers—something we can easily fix for you.

Plantation shutters are custom fashioned to fit your windows perfectly. They become a permanent fixture of your home, boosting its resale value. These shutters cannot be moved from one house to another.

Plantation shutters are an investment that allows temperature control, energy efficiency, and privacy. They are custom fashioned and installed on your windows to become permanent fixtures. Not only are they exquisite and energy saving, but plantation shutters also boost the value of your residence. When you invest in Sunburst Shutters for your home, you invest wisely.

The only way to truly give you an accurate cost for your shutters is by one of our Sunburst reps coming to your home and taking accurate measurements of your windows. This is a free service as part of your in-home design consultation.

Many factors influence cost—from the type of shutter to the size of the window, to the frame, and more. Even if you have windows in a difficult-to-reach area of your house or with a unique shape, our shutter experts can get you a precise measurement so that the shutters you get will perfectly match up with your windows.

Easy! Call us 877-786-2877 or fill out the form below to schedule your free in-home consultation, and we’ll guide you from there. If we service your market, we come out to your home to measure the windows you want to cover with shutters and bring samples of all our shutter products and their available options. This way we can provide you with the most accurate shutter price for your project. Schedule your in-home consultation today!

We take pride in not only helping you select a window treatment that best suits your home but one that will also provide you with longevity & durability. We go above and beyond to make sure your windows are accurately measured for precise customized fabrication and turnkey install, avoiding the potential and costly hiccups that traditionally occur with ordering window treatments online.

If you’re an experienced handyperson, you’re probably familiar with some of the processes involved in a shutter installation. However, installing shutters yourself can be a tad complicated for most homeowners. Our recommendation is to leave the installation to our certified and insured professionals, that way you won’t risk damage to your shutters, your windows, or any other part of your home.

Yes! There’s no reason to remove or do work on your old window trim when installing new plantation shutters. Our natural Ovation™ wood shutters and patented Polywood® shutters can be customized with a variety of frame styles to fit easily into your existing window trim. If your windows are trim-less, we offer frame styles to install directly onto the drywall around your window to secure your gorgeous new shutters to your window opening.

Your shutter sales rep will measure each of your house’s windows during your complimentary design consultation to make sure that your new shutters will fit perfectly with your current window trim.

The main difference between painted and stained shutters is the way the shutter material interacts with the color. Paint lays on top of the shutter, covering the surface. Conversely, stains penetrate the shutter, becoming a part of the natural wood or our Polywood® material. Our Polywood® shutters come in 3 shades of white with a baked-on paint finish, which is key in preserving their vibrancy for a lifetime, as they will not crack, chip or warp.

Both methods come with their individual benefits. There are typically more color options for painted shutters. With stained shutters, the color doesn’t obscure the natural wood grain, so you’re able to see the natural grooves and ridges of the material without it being hidden by a layer of paint.

During your in-home window design consultation, our team will bring samples of our stain and paint options, so you can perfectly color match with your existing interior design.

The entire plantation shutter process, beginning with your initial consultation through finishing your shutter installation, usually takes around four to six weeks.

Why this long? Our number one goal is to build the perfect shutters for your windows. Doing that requires us to take exact measurements, make use of advanced software to design your shutters, assemble your brand-new shutters manually, and carefully ship them to you prior to installation. Real wood shutters typically take longer due to the staining and finishing process. In efforts to achieve perfection, it’s worth the wait.

The term “poly shutter” is used for any non-wood shutter. Poly shutters can be made in a number of ways, but none of which have the features and benefits of Sunburst’s Polywood Shutter. Polywood Shutters are exclusive to Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions. We designed and created them with features unlike any other shutter.

Polywood has unique weather stripping for energy efficiency and extra light control, a patented baked-on paint finish that lasts longer than any other shutter, and a number of other features no other shutter offers.

Some companies try to capitalize on the popularity of Sunburst’s Polywood Shutter by calling their poly shutter “Polywood.” But beware that Polywood is only available through Sunburst Shutters stores and authorized dealers.

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Sunburst Shutters offers a start to finish in-home shopping experience. We send a representative to your home to measure all your windows, discuss your options, and give you a quote. The shutter consultation is totally free. That’s the best way to start a window treatment project. If you’re only looking for a simple estimate, you can give us the measurements of your windows either by phone or through our contact form.

Whether or not to remove the trim depends on your own taste. If you want to keep your existing trim, we can build your shutters to complement your current trim. If you like our shutter frames better, then you can take out the existing trim—but it’s not a requirement. If you’re trying to go trim-less or replace your trim, your Sunburst installer can help you find the best option to fit the vision you have in mind for your windows.

For the most part, the larger the window, the more shutter panels you’ll want. Our recommendation is to use one panel for windows up to 26 inches wide, two panels for windows up to 50 inches wide, and four for windows up to 98 inches wide.

Single wide panels are not as room-friendly as multiple panels. Sometimes, wider panels won’t fit flush against the wall because of their width. Two smaller panels resolve that.

For any windows that you’ll open or shut often, you’re usually better off with multi-panel shutters, since they’re easier to open and have additional support from the frame when you do operate them.

With so many window treatments to choose from, it’s important to know what makes each one different. Our custom plantation shutters have many incredible features that add value to your home and a certain WOW!-factor.

The first thing you notice about interior plantation shutters? A stunning appearance. Their straight lines and symmetry are universally appealing, adding unique depth and texture to rooms otherwise full of soft furnishings. Plantation shutters become a permanent part of the room’s architecture and look equally traditional and modern.

Sturdy wood and Polywood plantation shutters last longer than even the best-quality shades and blinds. They don’t tear, bend, or break. Polywood plantation shutters are particularly durable, resisting damage from moisture, extreme temperatures, pests, and UV rays. And they’re effortless to clean. Just dust or wipe with a damp cloth to remove dirt and residues. Polywood custom plantation shutters don’t stain, yellow, or grow mold and will look pristine for decades.

Louvered plantation shutters give you more control over privacy and natural light than other window treatments. Just adjust the louvers to find the perfect balance between privacy and light control. Unlike window treatments that loosely hang down from a bar, your custom interior shutter frame is installed around the window and prevents any gaps at the edges where people can see in or light shines through.

The excellent craftsmanship of our indoor plantation shutters also makes them more energy-efficient than all other window treatments. They block outside air that can alter your home’s interior temperature. Insulating Polywood plantation shutters can prevent up to 30 degrees of temperature transfer from your windows and help lower energy bills.

Do you have French doors or a sliding glass door? Not every window treatment works on doors with windows. Hanging window coverings like window blinds and shades can get in the way of door handles, and they swing and slap against the door when you use it, letting in light and causing annoyance. And cords can catch in the door.

Plantation shutters solve these problems. Sunburst designs your custom plantation shutters to have a cutout for your handles, so the interior shutters won’t interfere with the handle or vice versa. They attach securely to your door and won’t swing. You also don’t have to worry about cords getting caught in the door. Durable plantation shutters won’t wear out from lots of bumps as kids and pets go in and out either.

Interior louvered window shutters do an exceptional job of stopping drafts and UV rays that come through your windows and alter your home’s temperature. Their solid materials are impenetrable to hot UV rays and cold drafts, and their parts close tightly to keep outside air out.

Sunburst’s Polywood plantation shutters are the most energy-efficient. Their solid construction and patented weatherstripping dramatically reduces temperature transfer from windows and insulates your windows up to 70% better than wood interior shutters and even more so than window blinds or shades. Furthermore, independent tests show that Polywood plantation shutters can block up to 30° and have a 45.96% reduction in heat transfer. This outstanding energy efficiency translates into a more comfortable interior home temperature and lower utility bills.

Our plantation shutters make cleaning a breeze! Both hardwood and faux-wood interior plantation shutters require just a quick dusting most of the time. For tougher grime, spot-clean wood interior shutters with a slightly damp cloth and follow with a dry cloth. Moisture-resistant faux-wood interior shutters can withstand a little more scrubbing. That’s why we recommend our best-selling Polywood plantation shutters for kitchens, bathrooms, and children’s rooms.

We pride ourselves on delivering the highest-quality plantation shutters that will last decades. From extrusion to painting to labor involved in custom-crafting your plantation shutters, careful craftsmanship and the best materials go into the manufacturing of your interior shutters, all of which factor into the cost. While there are many cheap plantation shutters out there, only Sunburst Shutters outlast the Texas sun and save you money on your energy bills.

Yes, we have factories in Dallas, Texas! Sunburst Shutters also operates a shop right here in Houston where plantation shutter frames are built. We also operate a plant in Wausau, Wisconsin, for some of our other American-made products.

Our energy-efficient Polywood® Shutters are made from fully synthetic materials. This provides them with industry-leading energy efficiency, moisture-resistance, fire-resistance, and durability that prevents them from cracking, warping, chipping, or splitting. Learn more about our Polywood® Shutters.

We offer a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects to the original homeowner. Find out more in our lifetime warranty doc.

In the Boston area, our premier Polywood® Shutters are the most popular plantation shutter style. Our customers love their beautiful design and timeless feel. Plus, Polywood® Shutters never go out of style! The most popular customizations are 2 ½” louvers with standard tilt rods and divider rails.

At Sunburst Shutters Boston, we’re with you every step of the way, and we don’t use subcontractors. All of our custom window treatments are installed only by our team of qualified installers.

When properly installed or custom-fitted, certain shades and wood blinds can add value to your home. Our custom plantation shutters definitely add to the resale value of your home, enjoying a solid return on investment (ROI) of about 75%, energy-efficient benefits and a lifetime warranty.

Both add charm and extra functionality to your living space. But there are some key differences between blinds and shades.

• Operation: Blinds have slats that can be tilted open or closed to control light. Shades typically roll up or down in one piece.
• Materials: Blinds are typically made of harder materials like wood, faux-wood, metal or plastic. Shades are made of softer materials like sheer fabric or woven materials.
• Light Control: Blinds offer more precise, "on-demand" light control. Need more or less light? Tilt-adjust the slats. Shades come in various opacity levels, from light-filtering to blackout, but they don't offer the same level of adjustability.
• Privacy: Both blinds and shades can provide privacy, but blinds can be adjusted to allow some visibility while still offering privacy.
• View: When blinds are open, you can still see out the window through the gaps between the slats. With shades, you typically won't have a view unless the shade is completely rolled up.
• Style: Blinds tend to have a more traditional look, depending on the material. But shades come in a wider variety of styles, including roller shades, roman shades, cellular shades and even motorized shades.