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What Does Made In The USA Mean When it Comes to Plantation Shutters in Riverside?

May 29, 2020

When you’re in the market for home improvement materials in Riverside, such as window treatments, furniture, or lighting, you will often see the term “Made In The USA” tossed around as a selling point. Even though the label may seem like a standard term, there are distinct requirements necessary in order to meet compliance to be characterized as such.

The FTC dictates that the term “Made in America” is to only be placed on items that are produced within the US borders using "all or virtually all" US-based materials. The label works for things we eat, apparel, cars, and virtually all other products that are purchased both at the store or online, including “Made in the USA'' plantation shutters -- like our popular Polywood® plantation shutters.

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How Discount Plantation Shutters Are Made

One of the ways plantation shutter producers reduce their spending is to have some of their parts manufactured in another country and/or the whole shutter itself manufactured outside of the US. Non-USA manufactured shutters are not always easily recognized because not all corporations list the country of origin.

A lot of plantation shutter producers say they are “Made in the USA”, but actually, they only put the product together in the USA—which does not meet the Federal Trade Commission’s “Made in the USA” protocols. This can be hard to determine since many producers do not specify where they source their materials. Just know, when a manufacturer sources their materials from outside of the US and assemble them in the United States, they should not be placing the “Made in the USA” term anywhere.

Benefits Of Purchasing Products Manufactured In The USA

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The sole perk of buying “Made In The USA” products is that you support American industries. But there are other concrete perks, too. Custom-built items in Riverside which are “Made in the USA” have shown quicker delivery times, superior overall quality, and a greater amount of customization. For instance, when you purchase a Polywood® plantation shutter from Sunburst, you can get it custom-built to fit your distinct window measurements in about 3 - 5 weeks compared to 8 - 12+ weeks for shutters built in another country!

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Sunburst Plantation Shutters Are Truly Made In The USA Window Treatments

Sunburst Shutters Riverside is pleased to highlight that our Polywood® plantation shutters are 100% produced in the USA. First, they are sourced using a recyclable solid wood composite which is extruded in Virginia. Then, they are made to your window’s dimension in our factory in Wisconsin. Our factory utilizes state-of-the-art machinery to professionally custom-make your window treatments while having one of the quickest turn-around times in the market!

The last process, the building of frames, is completed inside the warehouse at our Riverside retail location. Sunburst has no parts, pieces, extrusions, paint, or assembly work performed overseas. We believe that our pledge to American production shows in the quality of our product -- and something you may not get with other shutter manufacturers! We’ll even give you a lifetime guarantee on craftsmanship, paint, finish, and installation to back it up.

Polywood has been engineered to be an extremely enduring faux wood composite. Our plantation shutters prevent cracks, chips, and warping. They are simple to maintain and will last decades. To back up the American craftsmanship of our shutters, we offer a life long warranty on the shutters, the finish, and the installation.

Find Out More About Sunburst’s 100% Made In The USA Plantation Shutters

If you need to find out more about our "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 the benefits our faux-wood shutters in Riverside can offer and we’ll measure your windows for a custom-fit. Just call 951-517-3030 or complete the form below.