Believe it or not, the first shutters hail from ancient Greece Ð and they were marble! As shutters spread throughout the Mediterranean, wood became the preferred material. Shutters have been part of American interiors since colonial times and in the early Victorian era began making their way on the outside of many American houses, so much so that British visitors remarked upon it. Before the days of central heating, shutters, whether in the interior or exterior of a house, would be closed at night to keep heat inside and protect against cold winds.
Today exterior shutters are largely ornamental, but, when used indoors shutters are valued for their ability to control light, view, air flow and to provide privacy while also adding architectural appeal. Shutters are available in a variety of materials and a range of louver sizes. The most popular today are plantation shutters with louvers that are generally more than 2-inches wide. These wider louvers allow for greater views and light than shutters with smaller louvers.
"Plantation shutters add instant architecture to a room," said interior designer T. Keller Donovan of New York City and Miami Beach. "So many condos and so much new construction today have miles of Sheetrock and if you are lucky perhaps a baseboard and crown molding that are not even in scale. In addition to adding wonderful functionality, shutters bring detail and architectural appeal to a space. They also are very clean without dangling cords and strings."
How important is the Installation?
It is no secret that the construction of homes are not perfect which increases the difficulty of professionally installing a shutter: Uneven drywall, out of square windows, sills that bow: These are just a few of the problems that you cannot see, but when installing a shutter can make a tremendous difference for the aesthetics, function and longevity of the shutter. A list below is why our installations are the best.
We use Shims - The drywall is rarely even so when you screw the top and sides to the wall you cannot drive the screw in carelessly because you will tweak the frame and the shutter panel will not shutter evenly. So by shimming where needed allows the shutter frame to remain straight.
No Screw Holes to patch - Our screws are covered up with a fill strip so there is no patching holes like most companies do.
We caulk the sides - Caulking the sides of the shutter frame is very important for the finished look of the shutter. Especially if the drywall is uneven. This process helps hide the uneven drywall. Most companies will not do this because they can install more shutters in less time.
Clean 45 Degree Corners - Our corners are flawless. A poorly finished corner on a shutter looks horrible. Careless work would have large gaps, frames don't meet evenly in the corners, using nail gun to attach sides and nail gun punctures a hole by the corner and needs patching.
Why Woodlore?
Like any home investment, only shutters of exceptional quality can provide long-term value and help increase your home's appreciation. This requires the finest materials, handcrafting processes, advanced technology and quality control systems used to create Woodlore Shutters. Among the many advantages Woodlore Shutters provide are:
| EXCEPTIONAL APPEARANCE |
- appeal of wood without the expense
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- Many Crown Frames that add decorative molding to adorned windows
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| DURABILITY |
- UV - inhibiting finishes resist staining, fading and yellowing
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- patented polypropylene coating resists denting
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| DIMENSIONAL STABILITY |
- withstand temperatures up to 140 degrees Farenheit compared to 120 degrees Farenheit for many synthetic products
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- resistance to sagging, shrinking and swelling to ensure tight shutter closure
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| INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION |
- authentic custom handcrafting without pre-fabrication and short-cuts
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- hidden recessed magnets for a streamlined appearance
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- solid core with furniture-quality hadcrafting
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- structurally superior mortise and tenon joints
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Windows and Door above are featured with hidden tilt bar
With crisp and clean colors, Woodlore® Shutters offer endless decorating possibilities- the perfect shutter expressino is up to you. Mix and match panel colors and frame designs to complete your decor with a style all your own. You can make any window look amazing- enver out-of-square windows and patio doors.
| LOUVER SIZES |
- 1-7/8", 2-1/2", 3 1/2", 4 1/2"
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Normandy Stained Fine Wood Shutters
Normandy® offers discriminating homeowners a solid custom hardwood shutter at an affordable price. Enhanced with more style and color options, the world of shutter design and customization just got bigger, better and more beautiful!
Dress your windows in color
Color breathes life into your home, it allows a room to glow, purr or sizzle. Shouldn't your shutters do the same? With design in mind, we've expanded our color palette to include 16 rich and earthy stains and 8 purely chic paints. This grants every design trendsetter the ability to choose just the right hue to complement and decor.
Style beyond square and rectangle
All windows are not created equal. Normandy is now available in a collection of specialty shapes including arches, sunbursts, and French door cutouts. Our specialty shutter can be crafted with operable loubers and panels that open for easy access to windows. Every window in your home an be perfectly fitted with a Normandy Shutter.
More is better- larger louvers result in a less obstructed view when the shutter is open. We've added a 4 1/2" louver that appeals to those who crave a room with a view and privacy too.
Normandy for a lifetime
At Norman Shutters, we're committed to providing worry-ree product performance. To ensure your total satisfaction, all Norman Shutters come with a limited lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship.
Normandy by Norman Shutter. Value unmatched in the shutter industry.
Contact South County Window Coverings today for a FREE shutter consultation.
