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If your doing a shade of white then I would go with vinyl. Look and operate the same but are about 50% less then wood. The reason I say white is it's harder to find a vinyl shutter in wood tones. Shop as many places as possible. Prices can vary greatly. I found online have the best prices.
If your doing a shade of white then I would go with vinyl. Look and operate the same but are about 50% less then wood. The reason I say white is it's harder to find a vinyl shutter in wood tones. Shop as many places as possible. Prices can vary greatly. I found online have the best prices.
Absolutely not true in every case. High quality custom vinyl shutters are pricey. They have many advantages over wood shutters (no warping and they are indistinguishable from wood shutters - at least in white). You can use water, window cleaner, vinegar - whatever to clean them. We had Polywood custom shutters in our last house - there was no difference in price between Polywood shutters and wood shutters.
You can get between 10%-110% depending on the market at the time. There's a reason shutters are always mentioned in MLS listings. They add clear value. I have never had them but my father has sold homes for over 30 years. I just asked him if it is a worthwhile investment and he advised per my comments above.
I wouldn't pay $10,000 for plantation shutters, but then that isn't my style. I would pay $10,000 for some work on my bathroom however, and that is a better "investment." However, I don't know of any improvement you can make that will give you dollar for dollar on your house.
When you put something like plantation shutters on an entire house, you are locked in to a certain style. You can't ever add drapes or curtains. If you are buying white, then your trim is white, as well? Doors and woodworks? Is your house cottage or beach style? And will the shutters function well for your use?
I'm not a fan either. I'd choose the identical house without them. I certainly wouldn't pay one cent more for them. If you love them, get them. When you sell a buyer will either love them or remove them.
The house we just bought has them. Never had them before. I love them. People who like them know how expensive they cost to install. If they like them I think it's a plus when selling. But I don't think you would get your total cost back.
They are VERY desirable in my area, and I LOVE them.
We had them installed on 12 windows across the front of our old house, and in addition to being functional, they improve the appearance of the home from outside, simultaneously improving your curb appeal. Around here, they are considered a top-of-the-line option that goes with everything, just like hardwood floors.
There is no comparison to drapes/curtains because fabrics become outdated much more quickly, and tastes are so personal, much like wallpaper.
I can't give you an ROI number, though. All things being equal, like others have said I would choose a home WITH them over one without in a heartbeat.
Consider where you live. If you live in the Pacific NW, they may not be as common, but in the South, they are preferred.
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