Shutter History
Shutter history dates back to ancient Greece where shutters were used as a shield from the harsh sunlight. Other purposes were protection from animals, intruders, and pests. Interesting to note the first shutters were made of . . . guess what? Marble! As shutters became popular throughout Europe the more practical wood replaced the marble. This was a major improvement since the marble louvers were heavy they had to remain stationary while the lightweight wood allowed movable louvers. Fast forward to the 1500's with the invention of glass, the shutters got a new look. Since glass was so expensive only the upper half of the window was glazed therefore only the lower half was covered with the shutters. These half-height shutters were called cafe shutters. As glass windows became more common shutters began to be looked upon also as decorative not only as functional. These decorative shutters were placed on the outside , not inside like the original shutters. Shutters have made a comeback to the inside of the house with the availability of so many different types of shutters. Browse through our pages of all types of
shutters
available and choose the one that appeals to you most, and the rest will be history.
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