[MassHistPres] exterior window shutters

[SCeccacci at aol.com]

Does anyone have experience with exterior window shutters custom made of  
"pultruded fiberglass, high density PVC and proprietary composite  materials"?  
 
I have read about shutters of this material (perhaps there are other  
synthetic materials as well?) that are assembled in the same manner as  normal wood 
shutters and made to order. They can be made in the  traditional patterns used 
for wood shutters and can be painted.   They are said to be 
"maintenance-free".  
 
How does the price for shutters of this synthetic material compare with  
custom made wood shutters of cedar or mahagony?
 
I have found references to these shutters made by Atlantic Premium  Shutters 
and by Timberlane Shutters.  Does anyone know of their  products?
 
Susan McDaniel Ceccacci
Historic Preservation Consultant
Jefferson, Massachusetts



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