Exterior Shutters
A variety of exterior shutters are available for homes constructed from durable fiberglass, vinyl and composite wood. Though traditionally fully functional, shutters today are commonly used purely for decoration as they add class, charm, and depth to every exterior they grace.
The first shutters found in Ancient Greece were carved from marble and provided light control and ventilation. As shutters gained popularity, their form began to change. Wood shutters replaced marble shutters and movable louver shutters were designed. Louvered shutters could shed rainwater, allow for ventilation, minimize heat from the sun, and provide privacy.
In Tudor and Elizabethan times, unlike the exterior shutters we see today, the wood shutters were designed for the inside of the home. Glass was very expensive, so the wood shutters would cover the bottom half of the window and could fold back to look like decorative panels.
Exterior shutters began to be used during the Victorian period as a result of more homes being built out of thinner wooden walls. This also allowed for indoor access to the exterior shutters.
As the Americas were colonized, shutters were brought to the new world. From the vast plantations in the South, to the classic New England buildings, exterior shutters were found throughout America. In the late Nineteenth Century, exterior shutters were used for decoration as well as for the function of protecting valuable glass.
Today shutters are available in countless styles and materials. Technology has made stronger, lighter, and fade resistant shutters possible in various Fiberglasses, Vinyls, and Wood Composites. We offer all three in dozens of designs providing you the best realization of your shutter dreams.
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