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ShutterLand offers exterior window shutters in premium wood, PVC, aluminum, composite, Southern Yellow Pine, and vinyl. The collection ranges from economical decorative shutters to custom functional shutters and impact-rated aluminum hurricane shutters.
Each material is available in a different selection of styles, sizes, finishes, and installation options. Browse the six material categories below to find the exterior shutters that fit the requirements and appearance of your home.
Not sure which material is appropriate for your project? See our guide to the best material for exterior shutters for a side-by-side look at function, durability, maintenance, cost, and other considerations.
Premium wood shutters provide authentic construction, natural character, and the architectural detail associated with traditional exterior shutters. ShutterLand manufactures custom wood shutters from Red Grandis, Cedar, and Mahogany.
Wood exterior shutters are constructed from solid components and can be mounted in a stationary position or installed with functional hinges to swing open and closed. Depending on the style and wood species selected, shutters can be factory painted, primed, left unfinished for painting, or finished to display the natural grain.
Exterior PVC shutters combine traditional shutter proportions with a solid synthetic material that does not absorb water or rot. PVC is especially useful when a substantial custom shutter is desired with excellent resistance to moisture.
PVC shutters can be mounted in a stationary position or installed with functional hardware. Individual louvered shutters are constructed with open space between the louvers, while solid panel styles use PVC stiles and rails surrounding an Extira composite center panel.
PVC shutters can be ordered fully unfinished, primed only, or factory painted. Standard colors and virtually unlimited custom paint colors are available.
See exterior PVC shutters for complete construction, style, measuring, installation, and finish information.
Aluminum exterior shutters are available in functional Colonial and Bahama configurations. Their extruded aluminum construction provides substantial strength while maintaining the crisp lines associated with traditional louvered shutters.
ShutterLand offers both decorative and impact-rated aluminum configurations. Products designated for hurricane protection are engineered and tested as complete shutter systems for applicable coastal building requirements. Decorative aluminum shutters remain functional but should not be assumed to provide hurricane protection unless specifically identified as an approved impact-rated product.
Aluminum shutters are supplied with functional hardware and receive a durable powder-coated finish. Multiple standard colors and additional custom RAL selections are available. View aluminum exterior shutter colors for finish options.
Composite exterior shutters provide the substantial appearance of a custom painted shutter in a material engineered for exterior exposure. ShutterLand composite shutters are constructed from Extira, a dense engineered wood material made from wood fiber combined with resins and other protective ingredients.
Composite shutters have architectural detail on the front and a flat back and are designed exclusively for stationary installation. Louvered composite shutters are machined in solid sections of simulated louvers rather than constructed with individual slats and open spaces.
Composite shutters can be ordered fully unfinished, primed only, or factory painted in standard or custom colors.
See the complete composite exterior shutter guide for construction, available styles, dimensions, finish, measuring, and installation information.
Southern Yellow Pine shutters provide genuine wood construction at a lower price than premium Red Grandis, Cedar, or Mahogany shutters.
Economy wood shutters are manufactured with many of the same traditional construction methods used for premium wood products and can be installed either stationary or with functional hinges. Because Pine naturally responds to changing outdoor conditions, a quality exterior finish and continued maintenance are important to long-term performance.
See Southern Yellow Pine exterior shutters for the complete selection and current ordering options.
Decorative vinyl shutters provide an economical and low-maintenance way to add color and architectural detail around exterior windows.
Unlike wood, PVC, or aluminum shutters, vinyl shutters have a lightweight molded construction with a hollow back. The building surface provides support after installation, so vinyl shutters are intended exclusively for stationary decorative mounting and cannot be installed with functional hinges.
A selection of molded-through colors allows the shutters to be installed without a conventional painted finish. A paintable option is also available when another color is required. Browse the available vinyl shutter colors.
Exterior shutters can be installed either as functional components or in a stationary decorative position.
Premium wood, Southern Yellow Pine, PVC, and aluminum shutters can be configured for functional installation. Traditional Colonial shutters hinge at the sides of the window and can swing toward the opening. Bahama shutters hinge above the window and project outward from the bottom.
Composite and vinyl shutters are designed for stationary installation only.
The intended installation method should be determined before ordering because it can affect shutter dimensions, available materials, and hardware requirements.
Review the appropriate exterior shutter measuring instructions before selecting a size. After ordering, use the material-specific exterior shutter installation instructions to prepare for mounting.

Material is only one part of selecting exterior window shutters. Architectural style and window proportions also influence the final appearance.
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The materials available vary by shutter style. Browse all custom exterior shutters to shop by style instead of material.
Finish options vary by material.
Wood, PVC, and composite shutters are available with factory-applied paint in a selection of standard colors or virtually any specified custom color. They can also be ordered primed only or fully unfinished for finishing after delivery. Select wood styles and species can be ordered for a natural stained finish.
Learn more about painted exterior shutters, colors, and finishing options.
Aluminum shutters receive a powder-coated finish and are available in multiple standard and custom colors. Vinyl shutters are primarily offered with color molded through the material.
This page is designed to help you browse the exterior shutters available from ShutterLand and continue to the material or product category that meets your needs.
If you are still deciding between materials, use our exterior shutter material comparison guide to compare premium wood, PVC, aluminum, composite, Southern Yellow Pine, and vinyl by durability, function, maintenance, weather resistance, and relative cost.
Once you have selected a material, continue to the appropriate product page to enter dimensions, choose available options, calculate the price, and order your exterior window shutters online.