Shutters

Shutters don’t just dress up your windows; they are a permanent architectural improvement that adds timeless beauty and elegance to your home. Especially with today’s architecture and moldings, they are not only used as a decoration, but they become a permanent fixture of your home.

This is a decorative feature that is visible not only inside, but outside as well, adding value to your home. Even the tax authorities agree with this, as it is the only window treatment considered a capital improvement.

History
Historically, the shutter was not only used as a window treatment, but it served as the window itself. Before the invention of glass they were actually used as windows instead of glass to protect the house from unwanted elements like heat, wind, rain, snow, or pests and burglars.

The shutter panel is constructed of four main parts; the louvers, the stiles, the rails, and the tilt bar. Each part has its specific role. Click here to see a detailed description.

The panel is inserted into a matching frame connected with hinges. The fact that the frame (which becomes like part of the window) and the panel are made of the same materials (for ex. wood) is what gives it this architectural look.

For larger windows numerous panels are used. They are divided evenly into two parts and open up in the center. Each group of panels are hinged one to another and fold in a fan style when opened. Where this hinged style is not practical, a sliding panel (which looks like a sliding door) is used.

Shutters come in various designs. The more popular designs are:

They are also very popular for specialty shapes like doors and arches.

Although interior shutters are usually made from wood, they can also be constructed from many types of material, including:

Exterior shutters are popular mainly in areas that there are a lot of hurricanes.

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