The Difference Between Shutters

I have been asked many times, "Why is there such a big difference in the price of shutters?" In an attempt to shed some light on this question, I have made the following chart. The top row shows the grade and approximate sell price of the shutters on a square foot basis and the side rows show the areas in which differences occur. This chart may not hold true in all cases. As you move from grade 1 to grade 4 you will find some, if not all, of these ifferences taking place.

Shutter Comparison Chart
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  Grade 1
$50 to $24 per sq ft.
Grade 2
$24 to $21 per sq ft.
Grade 3
$21 to $19 per sq ft.
Grade 4
$19 & below per sq ft.
Material Used Select & Better Basswood
( Maple / Mahogany / Cedar)
other wood available by request
Select & Better Poplar
Engineered Basswood
Engineered Poplar

Cotton woods

Poplar ( common )
Engineered Basswood
Engineered Popular
Cotton woods
PVC
Basswoods, Poplar,
Engineered woods
Pine / Alder
Composites
Construction Mortise & Tendon with screws
& glue @ styles & rails
louver tension screws
Mounted in Frame
dowels with glue
louver tension screw

Mounted in Frame

Biscuit & glue
tension pins

Mounted using hanging strips

Biscuit & glue
tension pins

Mounted using hanging strips

Styles 1 1/16" x 2" x length
one piece construction
1 1/16" x 2" x length
one piece construction
Engineered Basswood
3/4" x 1 1/2" x length
3/4" x 1 1/2" x length
Rails 1 1/16 " or 1" one piece
same wood as above
1 1/16 " or 1" one piece
same wood as above
7/8" to 3/4"
same wood as above
7/8" to 3/4"
same wood as above
Louvers 2 1/2" x 1/2" -Elliptical
3 1/2" x 1/2" -Elliptical
4 1/2" x 1/2" -Elliptical
5 1/2" x 1/2" -Elliptical
2 1/2" x 3/8" -Elliptical or Flat
3 1/2" x 3/8" -Elliptical or Flat
4 1/2" x 3/8" -Elliptical or Flat
2 1/2" x 3/8" to 1/4" - Flat
3 1/2" x 3/8" to 1/4" - Flat
2 1/2" x 3/8" to 1/4" - Flat
3 1/2" x 3/8" to 1/4" - Flat
Finish Furniture Quality
Custom Color
Multiple coats of primer
and top coat with hand sanding
between each coat. Finished
with clear coat.
High Quality Finish
with few defects
Custom color match avaiable
Multiple coats of primer
and top coat with hand sanding
between each coat.
production finish
parts are painted prior to assembly
production finish
Where Made Local small factory Large factory in U.S. or abroad Large factory in U.S. or abroad Large factory in U.S. or abroad

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