Best material for Plantation Shutters? PVC vs wood vs aluminium

If you’ve been giving some thought to having plantation shutters installed in your home, you are likely feeling overwhelmed by the number of materials available on the market today. 

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The good news is that we’re going to break it down for you, to help make the decision process easier. 

While there are many different materials available, we choose to work with the following three:

• PVC

• Basswood

• Aluminium

We use the above three materials when manufacturing our plantation shutters because we believe they are best suited to the application. However, which of the three materials is best suited to your needs and requirements? 

In this article, we’ll compare the three, each with its own unique pros and cons, so that you can decide before going ahead and making any commitments. Here’s everything you need to know about PVC, basswood, and aluminium plantation shutters…

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The cons of PVC plantation shutters are: 

• PVC weighs more than wood 

• Sometimes be limited by the product specifications, such as the limit in width and mid-rail requirements.

• The shutters are pre-painted and fairly limited when it comes to style and design options when compared to wood or aluminium

• PVC shutters need aluminium reinforcement to prevent sagging

• They don’t quite have the same aesthetic charm as natural hard or softwood shutters

• For non-standard shape windows (e.g., tri-angle or arch windows), PVC is unsuitable. (However, we are one of only a select hand that has the skills and machinery that can make specially shaped PVC shutters In Australia. So this con doesn't apply to us!)

As you can see PVC plantation shutters have many advantages that far outweigh the drawbacks. If you are looking to install plantation shutters throughout your entire home and you are working on a bit of a tight budget, PVC plantation shutters are without question, one of the most viable alternatives. 

In addition to that, given their exceptional resistance to moisture, this material is arguably the best option for bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms. 

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Advantages and disadvantages of basswood plantation shutters

The pros of basswood plantation shutters are: 

• The most aesthetically stunning plantation shutter material 

• Can re-coat, paint, and stain as you see fit

• Natural durability makes them sturdy and resistant to warping

• Not easily affected by heat and moisture

• Great insulation (keeps the hot air out and the cool air in or vis versa)

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• The flexibility of design (perfect for non-standard shapes) 

• Eco-friendly sustainably sourced wood.

• Also, have a soft look to them due to not being finished in gloss paints like Aluminium. Making basswood a better interior product.

The cons of basswood plantation shutters are: 

• Timber plantation shutters are typically the most expensive 

• Wood requires more upkeep and maintenance with touch-ups and repainting 

• Unless stained and protected properly, wood/timber plantation shutters aren’t best suited to bathrooms and other rooms that experience a lot of moisture 

• Subject to fading from excessive UV exposure. 

• not easy to re-coat or stain

All in all, basswood plantation shutters (and timber shutters in general) have a number of attractive benefits, with a few manageable drawbacks. 

While PVC and aluminium are strong contenders which have grown in popularity over recent years, timber plantation shutters still remain incredibly popular. This is largely down to their exceptional aesthetic appearance. It really is difficult to beat the charm of a natural gain. 

These aren’t perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms – and nor are they ideal for outdoor use (although if you are happy to regularly stain and treat them, they can be), however, for indoor use throughout your home, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more attractive window covering option.

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