Shutters Vs. Blinds

Here in Utah the weather is constantly changing, sunny one minute and then stormy the next. Exterior shutters will protect your windows during those stormy times and blinds/interior shutters will allow you to adjust the natural lighting in your home when the sun is shining.

Blinds

Window blinds come in many different styles. They are typically able to raise and lower by control of a drawstring or cord. Blinds are also designed to adjust the lighting in a room by control of a rod that can be twisted to tilt the angle of the blinds. Most blinds are made of softer materials than shutters. Do not use blinds around children or pets as they can get caught in the drawstrings/cords.

Shutters

Shutters are much more durable and last longer than blinds. They are made of harder woods or vinyl compared to the more flimsy material of blinds. The main components of shutters are the outer frame, louvres or slats and the control rod. Though shutters cannot be pulled up or drawn down like blinds, they do provide the same natural lighting control and privacy as blinds. Many homeowners prefer shutter to blinds as they make your home more attractive than blinds typically would.

At Stanfield Shutter we pride ourselves in making sure our customers are provided with the best window treatments that money can buy. Contact us today for a free custom shutter quote!

5 ways plantation shutters benefit you and your home:

1. Plantation shutters are low maintenance; requiring little to no upkeep. When properly cared for the average homeowner will only need to dust and wipe finger prints from their Plantation shutters.
2. Because Stanfield’s shutters are custom fit to each window opening they are more energy efficient than other window covering options. Plantation shutters can help to reduce your energy bills by minimizing the amount of cooled or heated air leaking from your homes windows.
3. Years ago Plantation shutters adorned only the most elite of homes. Today, your average homeowner can enjoy the affordability of Plantation shutters along with the look of exclusivity.
4. Plantation shutters are a permanent feature to your home. Unlike other types of window coverings which need to be change every few years; shutters, when properly cared for, will not need to be changed out. This is a benefit for both you as the current homeowner and to the future owners of your home.
5. Plantation Shutters give you the benefit to control the light as well as the view through your windows. A full variety of louver slat sizes from the traditional 1 ¼” louver up to 6 ½” louvers will compliment any décor you desire. Giving you a full range of light control as well as aesthetic appeal is just another wonderful benefit you receive when you have plantation shutters installed into your home.

Learn more about plantation shutters and view additional photos at our website.

If you are interested in purchasing plantation shutters for your home, please give us a call at 801-467-8823. Or if you’re in the Salt Lake area, come down to our showroom located at 3214 South 300 West in Salt Lake City. Showroom hours are from 8am-5pm M-F.

Vinyl (Newport Shutters)

• Waterproof.
• Great for showers and kitchen areas. Mainly used for Day in Day out water spray.
• Our vinyl shutters are made from Solid Extruded Vinyl vs. Less Quality Composite or Hollow Vinyl.
• Not as strong as engineered hardwoods (HDF) or the natural hardwoods.
• ‘Fatter Slats’ – Oval louver slats take away more view.

More info on Vinyl Shutters

Engineered Hardwood – HDF (Savannah Shutters)

• ‘Green’ Material, contains 100% recycled and recovered wood fibers.
• Warp free material & resistant to the effects of moisture and temperature change.
• Less expensive than the natural hardwoods.
• Smooth finish, easy to clean, no natural grain, optimal for painted finishes.
• Slim Line design ‘Flat’ louver slats for greater visibility compared to ‘Oval’ Shaped louver slats.

More info on HDF Shutters

Basswood (Colonial Shutters)

• Versatile due to its natural light creamy-white color.
• Can be stained from the lightest maple color to a dark cherry.
• The smooth and clear grain structure creates a traditional look and feel.
• Can be stained or painted.
• Slim Line design ‘Flat’ louver slats for greater visibility compared to ‘Oval’ Shaped louver slats.

More info on Basswood Shutters

Knotty Alder (Georgian Lodge Shutters)

• Less expensive than some of the other Exotic hardwoods.
• Beautiful graining and swirling knots, creates a beautiful Mountain resort or Rustic Cabin feel.
• Great for stained applications.
• Slim Line design ‘Flat’ louver slats for greater visibility compared to ‘Oval’ Shaped louver slats.

More info on Knotty Alder Shutters

Specialty Woods

• In addition to our other quality shutter lines we specialize in other fine hardwoods such as Cherry, Oak, Walnut, Knotty Pine and more.
• We would be happy to build your shutters with the hardwood species of your choice.

To view additional images of the different shutter types, please visit our shutter gallery. If you are looking for a Utah Shutter Company please give us a call at 801-467-8823. Or request an estimate on shutters here.

To view our plantation shutters, please visit the shutter gallery on our website.

Shutter Design and Durability

Our shutters are stronger. Because we offer slim-line horizontal-design louvers instead of oval louvers, our shutters have more meat on their edges, which makes the staples connecting the tilt rod to the louvers hold tighter and longer. Our louvers simply don’t break around the staples like oval louvers tend to do.

Shutter Materials

Our HDF shutters are warp-free. We manufacture the entire spectrum of shutter types, from high-density fiberboard (HDF) to vinyl to natural hardwoods such as knotty alder and basswood. But for unbeatable durability, we recommend HDF shutters. It’s a technologically-advanced wood product that is warp-free, has a superior finishing surface, and is less expensive than either the natural hardwoods or the vinyl shutters.

Our shutters have tougher paints. We are one of the few shutter companies in Utah that use water-based paint, which is more resistant to UV damage and will not yellow like the conversion-varnish and lacquer-based paints that our competitors use. This means better protection for your shutters over the long run. Plus, our slim-line horizontal louvers are easier to sand than oval louvers, giving them a more smooth, consistent finish.