Transform Your Windows with Custom Shutters
Louisville Window Shutters
Exterior window shutters have a long history of gracing windows before glass was readily available or affordable. Wood shutters protected the window opening, provided privacy, allowed ventilation, added insulation during winter, and blocked the sun in summer. As window technology has improved, shutters are used less for these purposes and more as a decorative feature for your home’s exterior.
Shutters are available in operable and non-operable styles. Design selection, sizing, and installation are very important for operable shutters, especially for maintaining historical accuracy. If you have a home that calls for operable exterior shutters or if you have an older home and you want historically correct shutters, come see us to discuss your options.
A Variety of Options
Which Shutters Should I Choose?
Match Your Shutter to Your Home Style
The shutter historically accurate for a Victorian home is not the same as the one for an Arts and Crafts home. Check out homes in your neighborhood and decide which style works best for your home. Many of today’s architectural styles are based on historic styles, so keep your home facade true to its architectural style.
Louvered – Historically accurate installation will call for louvers to offer rain protection when closed. We’ve become so accustomed to shutters remaining open that today’s louvered shutters are often installed so that rain protection is provided when open. Not exactly useful, but , we’ve grown to accept this look visually. Louvers can be fixed or movable, and can be designed as full-louvered or louvered/panel combinations.
Board and Batten – This shutter consists of several boards mounted vertically with horizontal or “Z” cross bracing. It works well on various homes, including farmhouse, cottage, Cape Cod and Mediterranean styles.
Solid Panel and Raised Panel – Panel shutters are identified by the number of panels on each shutter. Three-panel shutters generally have a small panel on top, a larger panel in the middle and the largest panel on the bottom. Panel sizes vary depending on the shutter size.
Bermuda or Bahama – These shutters are mounted much like an awning over the window. Generally found in coastal areas, Bermuda shutters offer a Caribbean style with protection from the hot rays of the sun.
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Correctly Size Your Shutters
Shutters should be sized to cover the window when closed and convey the believable appearance of being usable, even if they are non-operable. Also, the shutters should mirror the window. Shutter rails should line up with the lock rail, transom, muntin or other architectural elements of the window. Often, we see shutters mounted upside down…probably a careless reinstall after painting or maintenance.
Select A Material That Suits Your Lifestyle
Shutters are available in a variety of materials, including wood, pultruded fiberglass, high-density structural PVC and other composite materials. Wood provides an authentic look, and many people love the unique character that multiple coats of paint give an old wooden shutter. Shutters can be made from woods such as cedar, cypress, and African mahogany for decay resistance, while composite materials can offer you freedom from painting and other maintenance.
Door and Window FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Window Shutters
What materials are shutters made from?
Several materials can be used including wood, fiberglass, composite and vinyl.
Do shutters operate and close over the windows?
They can and have operating hinges or can be face mounted and not move, whatever your preference.
Do shutters require maintenance?
It depends on what material you get. Wood shutters will have regular maintenance with paint and maybe fixing rotten wood. Certain fiberglass and composite shutters have little to no maintenance.
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At Door Store and Windows, we take great pride in the experience you’ll have with our team. We start in the showroom with our lineup products, often followed by an in-depth consultation at your home.
By submitting this form, you agree to receive transactional & marketing messages, including SMS messages, from our staff. We may also record calls and appointments for quality & training purposes. You also agree to our Privacy Policy. Msg. and Data rates may apply. We do not sell your data.
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