What Does Made In The USA Mean When it Comes to Plantation Shutters in Baltimore?
When you’re in the market for home improvement materials in Baltimore, such as window treatments, cabinets, or shelving, you will often see the label “Made In The USA” thrown around as a selling point. Though the label may seem like a standard term, there are distinct requirements necessary in order to meet compliance to be labeled as such.
The Federal Trade Commission mandates that the designation “Made in America” is to only be placed on items that are manufactured inside the US borders using "all or virtually all" US-based materials. That designation applies to things we eat, things we wear, cars, and virtually all other items that are purchased both at the store and online, which includes “Made in the USA'' plantation shutters -- like our popular Polywood® plantation shutters.
How Low-Cost Plantation Shutters Are Made
A popular way plantation shutter companies reduce their budgets is to have some of their materials assembled in another country and/or the entire shutter itself manufactured outside of the US. Non-USA manufactured shutters are not always easily recognized because not all manufacturers list the country of origin.
A lot of plantation shutter companies claim they are “Made in the USA”, but the fact is, they only put the product together in the USA—which does not meet the FTC’s “Made in the USA” rules. This can be hard to interpret since many manufacturers do not specify where they get their materials. Just remember, when a manufacturer sources their supplies from outside of the US and assemble them in the USA, they should not be placing the “Made in the USA” term anywhere.
Benefits Of Buying Merchandise Manufactured In The United States
The sole benefit of purchasing “Made In The USA” items is that you support American industries. But there are additional concrete benefits, too. Custom-built products in Baltimore which are “Made in the USA” have shown quicker delivery times, better overall quality, and an outstanding degree of customization. For instance, when you purchase a Polywood® plantation shutter from Sunburst, you can get it custom-made to fit your exact window measurements in about 3 - 5 weeks compared to 8 - 12+ weeks for shutters manufactured offshore!
Sunburst Plantation Shutters Are Genuinely Made In The USA Window Treatments
Sunburst Shutters Baltimore is proud to feature that our Polywood® plantation shutters are 100% manufactured in the USA. First, our shutter materials are made from a recyclable solid wood composite that is extruded in Virginia. Then, the shutters are made to your window’s dimension in our factory in Wisconsin. Our factory uses state-of-the-art equipment to professionally custom-craft your shutters while having one of the fastest turn-around times in the industry!
The final process, the constructing of frames, is finished inside the warehouse at our Baltimore retail location. Sunburst has no parts, pieces, extrusions, paint, or assembly work completed in another country. We know that our pledge to American production is seen in the quality of our product -- and something you cannot get with other shutter producers! We’ll even give you a lifetime warranty on craftsmanship, paint, finish, and installation to guarantee longevity.
Polywood is designed to be a highly enduring faux wood composite. Sunburst plantation shutters prevent cracks, chips, and warping. They are simple to clean and will last a lifetime. To back up the American craftsmanship of Sunburst shutters, we offer a true lifetime warranty on the shutters, the finish, and the installation.
Learn More About Sunburst’s 100% Made In The USA Plantation Shutters
If you need to know more about Sunburst’s "Made In The USA" Polywood plantation shutters, or any of Sunburst’s other American made merchandise, set up an in-home or virtual design consultation. We’ll show you what our faux-wood shutters in Baltimore can provide and we’ll measure the windows for a custom-fit. All you have to do is call 301-321-7998 or complete the form below.
