ABOUT EXTERIOR SHUTTERS

Exterior Shutters, when hinged and fitted with appropriate shutter hardware, are capable of being opened and closed, and can provide additional security as well as being decorative. Other external shutters are fixed to the wall, and are purely for decorative purposes. Exterior shutters are usually made of wood or vinyl; they may also be made of aluminum. Wood exterior shutters are usually supplied unfinished; vinyl exterior shutters are available in a wide range of colors. They do not require painting, but will fade gradually over time.

The leading exterior shutter manufacturers, described below the panel of sponsored links, have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of exterior shutters, including online catalogs, colours and materials for exterior shutters, and care and maintenance of exterior shutters.

SPONSORED LINKS

LEADING USA EXTERIOR SHUTTER MANUFACTURERS

Kestrel Exterior Shutters. Kestrel, based in Stowe, Pennsylvania, has been manufacturing interior and exterior shutters and doors since 1989. Their wood shutters, closet doors, and folding screen room dividers are made to order in the factory in Stowe. They are made from hardwood, joined with deep pocket mortise and tenon joints, which are pegged for greater durability. Product categories in the Kestrel website include: Exterior Shutters, Interior Shutters, Closet Doors, Louvered Doors, Board & Batten Shutters, Folding Screens, Plantation Shutters, Bifold Doors and Sliding Closet Doors.

AGI Group: Exterior Shutters. AGI Group, based in Sarasota, Florida, publishes the Decorativeshutters.com website, which is an online retailer specialising in vinyl external shutters. Its product range is organised into the following categories: Exterior Vinyl Shutters, Primed PolyLite Operable Louver Window Shutters, Exterior Unfinished Wood Shutters, Stonefield Exterior Composite Shutters, Exterior Aluminum Shutters, and Exterior Fiberglass Shutters. AGI Group also supplies a range of shutter hardware, in both vintage reproduction and contemporary styles.

Mastercraft: Exterior Shutters. Mastercraft, of Weston, Ontario, Canada, is a supplier of exterior shutters. Its range of vinyl exterior shutters includes a wide range of traditional and rustic designs, with flat and rounded tops. The designs include a plank look, and exterior shutters with raised panels. Exterior shutters are also available with louvers. All shutters are available in 23 colors, including Plumberry, Pewter, Bronze, and Brick Red. Custom exterior shutters are also available in exact sizes to the customer's choice; there is a form for obtaining quotes for custom shutters online.

Shutterland: Exterior Shutters. Shutterland, of Leawood, Kansas, is a leading manufacturer of wood window shutters. The Shutterland website has sections on interior and exterior wood window shutters, and on shutter hardware. Shutterland exterior shutters are made from solid Incense Cedar milled in Southern California, and are sold as individual unfinished panels. They are avialble in two styles: with 1-1/4" fixed louvers, and with 1-3/4" fixed louvers. Shutterland also supplies exterior shutter hardware, including Shutter HInges, Shutter Dogs (tie backs), Shutter Bolts, and Ring Pulls.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO EXTERIOR SHUTTERS

Daylighting Collaborative

Efficient Windows Collaborative

Insulating Glass Certification Council

Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance

National Fenestration Rating Council

Protective Glazing Council

Safety Glazing Certification Council

Steel Window Institute

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

_____________________________________________________________

Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.

Publisher: Abacus Construction Index is a professionally edited directory of recommended construction websites, published by Extonet Ltd which also publishes a directory of the world's best websites. It is financed only by Google advertisements; no payment is received from included websites.