If you are looking to regulate the amount of sun that enters your space, increase your energy efficiency and increase the privacy in your home, you may be considering installing interior window shutters. One of the first decisions you will have to make when it comes to interior window shutters is what material you want the shutters to be made from.

The most common materials are either wood or faux wood products. There are benefits associated with both wood and faux wood shutters. Take the time to learn about these benefits to make an informed decision as to which option is better for you. Here are a few of the benefits of real wood interior window shutters. 

You Know Exactly What You Are Getting

One of the benefits associated with buying real wood interior window shutters is that you know exactly what you are getting. When you buy faux wood blinds, you may not really know what you are getting. Faux wood can be made from a variety of different materials, including MDF material, compressed wood, plastic, vinyl, and fused sawdust.

Each material acts a bit differently and has a different lifespan. Unfortunately, you may not know exactly what material you are getting, as you cannot see inside of the shutter. With wood, you never have to doubt what it is you are getting. 

Real Wood Shutters Are Better for the Environment

One common misconception is that faux wood is better for the environment compared with real wood. This because it doesn't usually involve chopping trees to create the product. However, while it may not involve removing trees, creating faux wood is heavily-manufactured, which is worse for the environment. In addition to this, the product does not break down the way wood does when it is time to dispose of the product. 

Real Wood is Lighter Than Faux Wood

The last benefit associated with real wood interior window shutters is that they are lighter than faux wood. Faux wood shutters typically weigh more than real wood shutters which makes them harder to hang. It also causes the shutters to sag and bow over time. Because real wood is lighter, it does not require specialized anchors to hold the weight of the shutter, nor is there as much risk of the shutters bending or sagging due to their weight. This helps them last longer and saves on installation costs.

Both wood and faux wood interior window shutters have their own unique benefits. Taking the time to learn about these benefits will help you make an educated decision about which option is better for you. Visit a window coverings showroom today to learn more about either product and to get an estimate for window coverings for your home.