Sunburst Shutters was founded in the mid 1970’s but officially incorporated in 1979. The company was created by people who believed they could make a better shutter than any other shutter on the market. Since that day, the philosophy of the company has always been to offer better products and better service than anyone else. The goal to be the best involved the product, the shopping experience itself, and customer service. Still today, Sunburst prides itself on offering superior products and service. Nothing did more for the growth of Sunburst Shutters than the creation of the Polywood shutter. Initially, Sunburst Shutters offered only wood shutters. While the quality was superior to other shutters, wood has some inherent weaknesses, including the possibility of warping, cracking, and stain finishes that fade over time. Sunburst set out to create the ultimate shutter: one that would eliminate any potential quality issues, provide superior energy efficiency, and look beautiful for many years. Sunburst’s CEO Dix Jarman led the effort to create the perfect shutter. Sunburst reviewed numerous material options, looked at a number of compounds, and visited manufacturers and trade shows around the world looking for the perfect shutter material. After much research, sampling, and testing, Sunburst announced the creation of Polywood Shutters. Unlike wood shutters, Polywood® is a synthetic material that won’t warp, crack, or split. Sunburst discovered a unique method for painting shutters that baked the paint on the material for a more durable finish. This ensures that the paint will not fade, even in the hottest climates. Polywood was also designed with numerous insulating benefits, including weather stripping, solid core components, a heat reflective paint, and more. The other benefit of Polywood shutters is that the product is totally and completely made in the USA.