tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317270448265024880.post-4551531029457475132008-03-19T11:58:00.000-07:002008-03-19T12:07:17.760-07:00<table><tr><td><img src="http://www.therightproducts.com/images/pvc_shutter_01.jpg"></td><td>So you're interested in exterior shutters and perhaps you already have some wood shutters on your house that are showing signs of rot. Every 5 or so years it seems like you go through this cycle again and again of getting them replaced and now you're looking perhaps for an alternative.</td></tr><tr><td colspan=2> Look towards PVC as a viable alternative for a no rot, virtually maintenance free shutter.</td></tr></table><br />PVC shutters are quickly becoming the modern standard as a functional, no rot alternative to wood shutters which generally last 5 years on average. With usually only a small difference in price, the long-term payoff can be huge. The first step is understanding a little bit more about PVC shutters to help you move forward towards finally solving your shutter problem. PVC exterior shutters require special installation that differs from traditional wood shutters. This is due to the thermal nature of PVC which is already being used in the industry for exterior trim applications and window boxes. The thing to keep in remember is that you want to secure the shutter to the house. To do this there are three important difference between PVC and wood.<br /><br />Important notes:<br />1. Use vinyl safe paint<br />2. Use 3-4 hinges for support, not 2. (looks more decorative and historically more accurate anyway to have 3-4)<br />3. Secure with bracket at top and shutter dog on bottom for the outside portion of shutter.<br />In addition, we place a 2" x 2" metal L-shaped bracket behind the top outside corner and we drill down into the side of the shutter from above and we mount the bracket directly into the brick or siding wall using a screw and an anchor.<br /><br />If you follow these steps or hire a professional then you can finally enjoy maintenance free shutters that look just like wood when painted without all the hassels.<br /><a href="http://www.therightproducts.com/PVC_Shutter_Installation.html ">For more information</a>The Right Productshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07416978979133283033noreply@blogger.com