What do you need to know about operable window shutters?
Operable louvered shutters can be adjusted by a Tilt Rod to regulate air-flow and light. Shutters with operable louvers and a tilt rod create a shadow pattern providing the best depth, contrast, and character. If your goal is decorative window shutters they must still appear as if they are operable.
What happens to the louvers when the shutter is closed?
When the shutter is open the louvers angle pointing downwards towards the house. When the shutter is closed, the louvers are angled pointing downwards away from the house to shed water away from the window and block the sun’s rays from entering the room. There is an important aesthetic benefit with louvered window shutters.
What happens when you put a shutter on a house?
Here you lose your shadow lines which result in a bland, uninteresting house. When shutters are mounted directly to the face of a house, there is no room for ventilation between the shutter and the house. This results in heat build up from the sun that can cause damage to siding and painted finishes behind the shutter.
How do you Mount shutters on a window?
Attach a large (double size) shutter, the size of the window on each end. Mount double shutters at each end. The shutters would appear single, but actually are two hinged shutters, folded over. The shutter will close from one side for each of the two windows. The visual effect of patterns will not be disturbed.
How to install exterior shutters at Home Depot?
1 With the 1⁄4-inch pilot holes drilled into the shutter and wall, remove the shutter from the wall. 2 Enlarge each hole in the shutter by using a 3/8-inch drill bit. More
How to measure the width and height of shutters?
Step 1 – Measure inside the opening in three spots for width and height and record the exact Largest Width and exact. Largest Height. (Please see next page for visual aid) Example: · Largest Width: 12 1/4”. · Largest Height: 55”. Step 2 – Choose a frame from your desired shutter range.
Can a shutter be inside or outside of a window?
Inside mount shutters fit inside the window opening and can be pushed back toward the glass for very deep windows, or they can be pulled forward to be flush with the wall. They can even be pulled out slightly past the wall to give you a little extra depth if needed.
Can a shutter be pulled out past the wall?
They can even be pulled out slightly past the wall to give you a little extra depth if needed. This Z-Frame is still an inside mount flush with the wall but has a decorative overlapping trim.