Spruce Up Your Home With Exterior Wood Shutters

Then you have the the board and batten shutters.  With these shutters, the boards go up and down rather than across.  The shutters can also have designs cut into the boards.  There can be three or four boards in each shutter.  On the top of the shutter, rather than leaving the shutter at a straight cut, you can have some very creative cuts to make your home even more lovely.  You can use an angled top, a quarter top, a round top, or a square top.  These board and batten shutters are absolutely lovely.

The next step to consider would be the wood that you want to use in your shutters.  There are many varieties of wood to use, but the ones that seem to stand up the best are Western Red Cedar, Cypress, Spanish or Mahogany.  The prices vary significantly of these woods so you need to consider that.  You will also need to consider whether you want the shutters painted or stained.

If you are wondering about the prices of the exterior wood shutters before you actually talk to a contractor, you can go online and check out a couple of websites.  This will give you the chance to get an idea of what you want, and the prices you want or are able to pay.  Then you will be able to contact your local contractor and you will be set to go.  Good luck.