Replacement Doors And Faux Wood

September 8, 2008

The advent of new materials and technology has resulted in a wider variety of home building materials than ever before. Many materials can be made to look like other materials. Polyurethane can be made to look like wood. This is a common material in faux wood shutters and replacement doors. It has many advantages to wood when shutters are compared.

Though faux wood looks like wood, its generally made of a very strong plastic. Its a great material with which to make shutters, as it holds up to the elements far better than wood. Real wood chips, cracks, warps and needs to be repainted regularly. If shutters are in an area with increased moisture level, such as a kitchen or a bathroom, they might not hold their shape for long.

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