Shutter Insulation
Posted: October 8, 2011 Filed under: General | Tags: Interior Shutters, shutter cover, shutter insulation, shutter louvers, window shutters Leave a comment »The cold weather is approaching. We have discovered a most interesting product to insulate your home.
Attic fans are built with rotating louvers, and works much like a movable louver window shutter. When open, these louvers allow air to be pulled from the house interior into the attic with a large fan. When not in operation, the louvers close to mostly prevent air from passing from the attic into the house, or the opposite.
Obviously, in the cold winter months (or even in the warm summer months), you don’t want any air passing between the attic and your livable space. Shutter Cover is insulation that adheres to the top of the attic fan, preventing air to pass into undesired areas. It claims to help lower energy costs and keep your home comfortable.
Order Shutters – What Not To Do
Posted: May 4, 2011 Filed under: Window Coverings | Tags: american made shutters, american shutters, chinese shutters, exterior shutters, fast shutters, Interior Shutters, rush shutters, shutters made in the usa, usa shutters Leave a comment »
Here are three things not to do when ordering shutters. These basic apply to both interior shutters and exterior shutters. Read the rest of this entry »
Plantation Shutters
Posted: May 2, 2011 Filed under: Interior Shutters, Window Shutters | Tags: Interior Shutters, plantation shutters, wooden shutters Leave a comment »
Plantation shutters are some of the most efficient and practical window coverings available. Rotating the wide lovers of a plantation shutter allow for a large amount of light an visibility through the louvers. Plantation shutters hinge to the side of the window opening and can swing to either side. Read the rest of this entry »
Exterior Shutters
Posted: April 26, 2011 Filed under: Window Coverings | Tags: exterior shutters, house shutters, wood exterior shutters Leave a comment »
Get your jump on spring projects by inspecting your exterior shutters for required maintenance due to the harsh winter weather. Read the rest of this entry »
Louver Staple Repair
Posted: April 25, 2011 Filed under: Interior Shutters | Tags: broken louver, louver repair, shutter repair, shutter staple Leave a comment »
Do your interior shutters have a free-wheeling louver that no longer subscribes to the uniform position of the others? This louver has somehow escaped the control of the tilt bar dictator and now revolves in whatever direction it pleases. Read the rest of this entry »
Tilt Bar Notch – Top of Shutter
Posted: April 23, 2011 Filed under: Interior Shutters, Window Shutters | Tags: Interior Shutters, louvers, tilt bar Leave a comment »
On of the most common questions we are asked is, “Does the notch for the tilt bar go to the top or the bottom of interior shutters?” Read the rest of this entry »
Earth Day – Shutters
Posted: April 22, 2011 Filed under: General | Tags: energy efficient shutters, energy saving shutters, green shutters, Interior Shutters, plantation shutters, shutter insulation, window shutters Leave a comment »
We like Earth Day. It is a great way to kick-start habits that will conserve our planet. There will be a variety of suggestions, all of which are wonderful ideas toward living a life that results in a cleaner, healthier planet. We plan to continue recycling, which includes paper, plastics, and used electronics. We have also installed energy-efficient lighting, low-flow toilets, and are working on planting a rain garden around our facility. Read the rest of this entry »
Shutter Latches (Hardware)
Posted: April 19, 2011 Filed under: Interior Shutters, Window Shutters | Tags: indoor shutters, Interior Shutters, shutter latches, shutter magnets, window shutters Leave a comment »
Shutter latches can add character to an interior shutter unit. In most any large city you can find specialty hardware stores where you can locate both very plain and ornate latches. Read the rest of this entry »
Shutter Installer
Posted: April 18, 2011 Filed under: Interior Shutters, Window Shutters | Tags: certified shutter installer, house shutters, indoor shutters, install interior shutters, install shutters, Interior Shutters, local shutter company, window covering istaller, window shutters, window treatment installer Leave a comment »
Have you been told by a local shutter company that they only use “certified shutter installers”? They may not have used this exact term, but they implied that their company is the most qualified to install your shutters. We are sure if you asked, they told you there is absolutely no possible way that interior shutters can be installed by homeowners. Read the rest of this entry »
United States Shutters
Posted: April 16, 2011 Filed under: Exterior Shutters, General, Interior Shutters, Window Coverings | Tags: american shutters, exterior shutters, Interior Shutters, make shutters, shutters made in the usa, usa shutters Leave a comment »
Beware!
There is a difference between “Made in the USA” and “Assembled in the USA”
Some companies manufacture both interior shutters and exterior shutters entirely inside of the United States of America. These companies can legitimately claim their shutters are “Made in the USA“. Read the rest of this entry »
Attach Shutter Hinges
Posted: April 14, 2011 Filed under: General, Interior Shutters | Tags: Interior Shutters, plantation shutters, shutter mortise, window shutters Leave a comment »Here is our inaugural video. It is not a thriller! In the future our subject and production value will improve. Read the rest of this entry »
Window Covering Ideas
Posted: April 13, 2011 Filed under: General, Window Coverings, Window Shutters | Tags: Interior Shutters, window covering ideas, window film, window treatment ideas, window treatments Leave a comment »
Wow. There are a lot of window covering choices. It is too easy to become overwhelmed with qualities, prices, colors, patterns, and materials of window treatments. The first step is always difficult, but we are here to help you decide. Let’s take a step back and start with the basics. Read the rest of this entry »
Shutter Magnets
Posted: April 12, 2011 Filed under: Interior Shutters, Window Shutters | Tags: indoor shutters, install shutters, Interior Shutters, painted shutters, shutter hardware, shutter installation, shutter latches, shutter magnets, stained shutters Leave a comment »
The best way to keep interior window shutters in a closed position is with magnets. The magnet is a 1.5″ – 2″ unit encased in a plastic shell, which is available in white or brown to blend with painted or stained shutters. On either side of the magnetic unit are slotted screw holes which allow easy alignment. Read the rest of this entry »
Stair Landing Shutters
Posted: April 11, 2011 Filed under: Interior Shutters, Window Coverings, Window Shutters | Tags: indoor shutters, Interior Shutters, plantation shutters, window treatment Leave a comment »
Shutters are perfect window treatment to install in a staircase. Interior shutters do not project into the walk space or interfere with progress up or down the stairs like drapes that can be snagged. Read the rest of this entry »
Vertical Configuration of Interior Shutters
Posted: April 4, 2011 Filed under: Interior Shutters, Window Coverings, Window Shutters | Tags: bathroom shutters, cafe shutters, double tier shutters, indoor shutters, Interior Shutters, shutteretts, window shutters Leave a comment »
There are four ways to vertically configure your interior window shutters. Technically, there are more, but we will not get into the various combination at this time. The first is full height, one tier, shutters with no division. This describes a shutter unit that extend from the bottom of the window to the top with a single bank of louvers (minus the top and bottom rail). Read the rest of this entry »
Pottery Barn Shutters
Posted: April 4, 2011 Filed under: General, Interior Shutters | Tags: old shutters, pottery barn shutters, recycled shutters, reuse shutters, salvaged shutters, stained shutters, traditional shutters Leave a comment »
Pottery Barn often displays interior window shutters in their catalogs. This pictures comes from their latest edition. The shutters appear to be old traditional shutters stained in a dark tone secured on the wall directly behind the bed’s headboard. The shutters are staggered with a mirror attached in front of the shutters. We think this is a great use for salvaged shutters.
Old World Shutters
Posted: April 3, 2011 Filed under: Exterior Shutters, General | Tags: europe shutters, exterior shutters, italy shutters, old shutters, wood shutters Leave a comment »
Classic. What a beautiful scene. Sure, the exterior shutters look weathered, the wall appear beaten and aged. But, nothing seems more comfortable than a community where people rarely drive cars and bikes are the main mode of transportation. How refreshing.
Hurricane Shutter Season
Posted: April 1, 2011 Filed under: General | Tags: exterior shutters, hurricane shutters, plywood hurricane shutters Leave a comment »
Hurricane season is fast approaching! This is your reminder that NOW is the time to install new and inspect existing hurricane shutters. Read the rest of this entry »
Spring Clean Shutters
Posted: March 31, 2011 Filed under: General, Interior Shutters, Window Shutters | Tags: clean shutters, colonial shutters, dirty shutters, dust shutters, Interior Shutters, plantation shutters, traditional shutters, window shutters, wood shutters Leave a comment »
While it may not feel like it yet, Spring is here. In fact, I most associate spring with opening day of Major League Baseball, which is today. Along with the arrival of spring comes the most common word associated with spring, cleaning. Read the rest of this entry »
Window Coverings Directory
Posted: March 30, 2011 Filed under: General, Window Coverings | Tags: hurricane shutters, indoor blinds, Interior Shutters, room darkening, shutter blinds, shutters directory, window, window blinds, window coverings, window coverings directory, window film, window shades, window treatment Leave a comment »
If you operate a window or window covering website, then here is your opportunity to get more exposure. The Window Coverings Directory has lifted the requirement for reciprocal links. This Window Coverings Directory is oriented to consumers seeking window covering and window treatment related products. Read the rest of this entry »
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