ABOUT PLANTATION SHUTTERS

Plantation Shutters are a type of interior shutter with multiple hinged panels of adjustable louvers. Plantation shutters provide a very flexible window covering. Plantation shutters can be opened right back to allow full view through the window; when closed they can be adjusted to provide the desired degree of shading and privacy. Plantation Shutters are available in wood, vinyl, and medium density fiberboard (MDF), with a wide variety of slat sizes. Wood Plantation Shutters may be supplied unfinished, stained, or painted, in a range of standard and custom sizes.

LEADING USA PLANTATION SHUTTER MANUFACTURERS

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

Kestrel Plantation Shutters. Kestrel, based in Stowe, Pennsylvania, has been manufacturing interior and exterior shutters, including plantation shutters, and doors since 1989. Their wood plantation 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. Sections of the Kestrel website include a photo gallery, a blog, and a set of customer testimonials. There is an online quote form for obtaining price quotations on plantation shutters. This covers size, number of shutter panels, and frame layout.

The Shutter Store: Plantation Shutters. The Shutter Store, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specialises in plantation shutters and interior wood shutters for windows. There are three main product ranges: Classic Plantation Shutters, Designer Plantation Shutters, and Faux Wood Plantation Shutters. Classic Plantation Shutters are available in a wide range of stained and paint finishes, and with four choices of slat size: 1 7/8 inches, 2 1/2 inches, 3 1/2 inches, or 4 1/2 inches.

The Plantation Shutters may be full height, cafe style (covering only the lower part of the window), or with solid lower part and slats above. All Plantation Shutters are custom made, and ship in 2 -3 weeks. The Shutter Store carries an exclusive range of designer plantation shutters designed by Kelly Hoppen. There are online video guides covering design tips and ideas, measuring for plantation shutters, and installing plantation shutters. _________________________________________________________________

AGI Group: Plantation Shutters. AGI Group, of Sarasota, Florida, is a leading manufacturer and retailer of wood and vinyl Plantation Shutters. Its product range comprises: Stock Faux Wood Plantation Shutters, Custom Faux Wood Plantation Shutters, Custom MDF Plantation Shutters, Do-it-yourself Wood Plantation Shutter Panels, Customer Wood Plantation Shutters, Custom PolyDesign Plantation Shutters, Bamboo Blinds, Planatation Shutter Hardware, and Louvered Room Dividers. Slat sizes range from 1-1/4 inch traditional slats, to 5-1/2 inch designer slats.

The AGI Group website contains over 170 pages dedicated to interior plantation shutters. Sections of the website cover: Plantation Shutter Comparisons, Plantation Shutter Components, Choosing the Right Size of Louver, Choosing the number of Plantation Shutter Panels for a window, Moldings, and Measuring for Plantation Shutters.

Custom Shutters: Plantation Shutters. Plantation Shutters, based at Sulphur Springs, Texas, is a Christian family-owned company which has specialised in the manufacture and direct sale of custom plantation shutters since 1979. All plantation shutters are individually made to cusom sizes, and are delivered within about four weeks.

The shutters are made from premium grade North American Basswood, which resists movement or cracking. The website contains an online price estimator based on height and width of window, and a form for obtaining firm quotes. Standard plantation shutters are available with 2-1/2 inch louvers, cafe style, double hung, or full length, and Pure White, Golden Oak, or unfinished. Faux-wood plantation shutters are also available. These are based on a premium, solid composite wood core. The website has an Installation Guide for plantation shutters, covering Inside Mount, Outside Mount, Inside Framed Mount, and Z Mount.

Horizon: Plantation Shutters. Horizon is a leading supplier of window shutters including Plantation Shutters. The Horizon website contains sections on traditional style window shutters, plantation style window shutters, construction, finishes, prices, measuring, installation of window shutters, ordering, warranties and delivery. Horizon Plantation Shutters are made from North American Basswood. All louvers, stiles, rails, and tilt bars are made from one solid piece, with no finger-joints which may show through the finish. Plantation Shutters are available in 9 stain colors, and 13 paint colors.

The Horizon Plantation Shutters website has several interesting features, including an interactive image enabling one to slide the louvers open and shut. There is also an interactive Virtual Room. This enables the customer to see the effect of various designs, colors, and finishes of plantation shutter.

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OTHER PRODUCTS RELATED TO PLANTATION SHUTTERS

You may also like to visit our USA product guides on: Bamboo Blinds, Exterior Shutters, Hurricane Shutters, Rolling Shutters, Storm Shutters, and Vinyl Shutters.

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.

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Window Product Guides: Bamboo Blinds, Bay Windows, Double Glazing, Exterior Shutters, Faux Wood Blinds, Hurricane Shutters, Interior Shutters, Plantation Shutters, Rolling Shutters, Replacement Windows, Security Shutters, Stained Glass Windows, Storm Shutters, Storm Windows, Venetian Blinds, Vertical Blinds, Vinyl Shutters, Vinyl Windows, Window Blinds, Window Boxes, Window Curtains, Window Glass, Window Shutters, Window Tinting, Wood Blinds, Wood Windows.

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. It is financed only by Google advertising; no payment is received from included websites.