French Door Application: Standard Frame

This is an image of French Door with our standard frame. Because there is plenty of room between the door knob and the shutter frame, there is no need for us to manufacture a "cut-out" panel. Notice the shutter is hinged to open the same direction that the door is hinged. We add a 1" build-out piece to the back of the frame so the louvers in the panel don't hit the glass of the door when operated.

French Door Application: Cut Out

Sometimes French Door handles protrude too far into the glass of the door that a normal frame and shutter will not fit. In this instance, we created the Notch-Out French Door. Notice that we manufacture the shutter panel and frame to allow the door handle to operate as normal. We custom make each Notch-Out to ensure perfect operation of the door handle

What is a Divider Bar / Lock-Rail?

A Divider Bar or Lock-Rail (as we call it!) is a horizontal rail that divides the tilt-rod and louver slats in two. Having this rail inserted in the shutter panel allows you to operate the top and bottom louvers independent of each other. Lock-Rails are a great way to allow light in from the top while ensuring privacy on the bottom. They also add strength and stability to tall panels.

8 Panel Shutter

This is an 150+" opening with a bottom sill. In order to create stability on such a wide window, we add 2 vertical T-Posts for support. Notice that we position the T-Posts to block the view of the window mullions. This creates a much clearer view to the backyard.

FLAT BEADED "Z" Frame with Arches, Sill Cut

Here is what we call our Flat Beaded Z Frame. Notice the beaded edge
on the outside portion of the Frame. Shown here with Fan-top arches and
bottom sills. We have matched the beaded edge profile on the arches to
match the look of the frame of the rectangles below. Shown here with 4.5" louvers.

Classic Texture with Bull-Nose Z Frame PLUS Fan top Arch

We also build shutters in the form of FAN TOP arch shapes. The FAN TOP is a classic design to cover such openings. These arches are hand made at our shop by one of our experienced craftsman. These are a true work of art! Each slat is moveable, allowing you to dictate how much light you want entering the room. For this application we match the Bull-Nose "Z" frame of the rectangle shutter below.

Classic Texture with Bull-Nose Z Frame

Here is a look at our Classic Texture shutter with our bull-nose Z frame. Also notice a few of the shutters sit on sills. For this type window (with a sill) we cut the bull-nose off of the bottom frame...we call this a "SILL CUT". This particular shutter was painted to match the sill.