Plantation Shutters Overview

Plantation Shutters

Plantation Shutter Details

Plantation shutters are constructed as 1-1/8 inch thick panels using wide movable louvers available in four widths. Plantation shutters are assembled into shutter units custom made for each window opening to the 1/16”. Available plantation shutter unit configurations are based on the width and height of the window opening.

Shutter Detail

Each component of our plantation shutters is constructed from solid basswood.

Louver Rotation

Fully adjustable louvers rotate for light and visibility. Scroll up or down to rotate the 2.5" louvers below.

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Shutter Detail

Each component of our plantation shutters is constructed from solid basswood.

Louver Rotation

Fully adjustable louvers rotate for light and visibility. Scroll up or down to rotate the 3" louvers below.

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Shutter Detail

Each component of our plantation shutters is constructed from solid basswood.

Louver Rotation

Fully adjustable louvers rotate for light and visibility. Scroll up or down to rotate the 3.5" louvers below.

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Shutter Detail

Each component of our plantation shutters is constructed from solid basswood.

Louver Rotation

Fully adjustable louvers rotate for light and visibility. Scroll up or down to rotate the 4.5" louvers below.

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Custom made plantation shutters are among the most functional window coverings available. Wide louvers rotate open for easy light and visibility and close for privacy and darkness. Plantation shutters are hinged in the window opening so they may be opened for maximum access to the window. Homeowners choose solid wood plantation shutters to timelessly blend with any décor. Plantation shutter prices are available online.

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A shutter unit that only covers the lower portion of a window.
A shutter unit that is made specifically for an individual window opening.
A horizontal bar that creates top and bottom louver sections, allowing the sections to rotate independently.
A shutter unit that has one set of shutters on the top and one on the bottom.
Ornamental wood attached to the wall to the outside of the window opening. Generally used to give the window a finished appearance.
Paint or stain.
Used for mounting custom shutter units to the outside of a window opening and can have either 3 or 4 sides.
A vertical strip that extends the length of the shutter unit hinged to the outside stile of a shutter panel. Generally used for cafe type shutter units.
Measurement top to bottom of the window opening according to our measuring instructions. Or, the desired panel height for café type shutters.
A two-leaf device that connects a shutter to the mounting surface or joins two shutters together.
Movable horizontal slats contained within a shutter panel.
A rectangular cavity in shutter stile for inserting a hinge – allowing a tighter fit to the side of the window or hang strip.
A single shutter. Most shutter units consist of more than one shutter panel.
A cut or groove along the edge of a stile between panels that allows them to form a joint to reduce light penetration.
Horizontal bar at the top, bottom, or across the center (divider rail).
A shutter unit that has one set of shutters from top to bottom.
A window is considered square if the difference between the largest measurement and the smallest is no larger than 3/16 inches and the difference between the diagonal measurements is less than 3/16 inches.
Vertical bar found along either side of a shutter panel.
Traditional or Plantation.
The number of shutter panels from top to bottom. See single tier and double tier.
Vertical bar used for adjusting the louver position.
Shutter panels and other necessary components (hanging strips, hardware, etc.)
that work together to fit a window opening.
Area just beyond the window opening if there is no existing trim.
Measurement side to side of the window opening according to our measuring instructions.
Vertical sides of the window opening. This area will be used to attach a shutter unit using either the INJ or INH mounting methods.