Sonoma County – Shutters

When the Sonoma County shutter company has completed installing your shutters  in the major cities of Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Windsor, and Healdsburg, or your area, your shutters representative will give you a written invoice that includes:

• Any applicable warranties provided by the shutters manufacturer
• The name and physical address of the shop.
• The total cost for your shutters installation, including the amount charged for labor.
• A list of all work completed, including warranty repairs done at no charge.
• An itemized list of all replacement parts. This should state whether the parts installed were new or reconditioned parts.

It is a good idea to compare the completed shutters work with what was written on the invoice. Ask your shutter company representative to walk through the job site and show you. Check what was done against the invoice. During the walk-through, ask if there are any special instructions for maintaining your shutters. If you have any questions about the work that was done or the materials used, now is the time to ask.

Before the shutter installer leaves, confirm any warranties offered by the shutter installer and/or manufacturers in Sonoma County, including the larger cities of Sonoma, Cloverdale, Sebastopol, Cotati, and Guerneville. The written warranty document should detail the following:

• Your responsibility in the case of a problem with the shutters project and what you need to do in order to redeem the warranty.
• The shutters installer’s name and physical address.
• The length of time as well as limitations should be covered. Warranties should cover materials and workmanship, and names and addresses of the warrantor. This may include the contractor, manufacturer, and distributor.
• If the shutters installer warranty coverage is transferable to the new owner in the event that you sell the structure in which the contractor has added or replaced shutters.

The top 10 requests for residential and commercial shutters services in Sonoma County in the major cities including Sonoma, Cloverdale, Sebastopol, Cotati, and Guerneville are listed below.

House Shutters

A pair of hinged panels that are fixed outside a window that can be closed for either security or privacy to keep out the light.

Custom Shutters

A pair of hinged panels that are fixed inside or outside a window that can be closed for either security or privacy to keep out the light.

Decorative Shutters

A pair of decorative hinged panels that are fixed inside a window that can be closed for either security or privacy to keep out the light.

Exterior Shutters

A pair of hinged panels that are fixed outside a window that can be closed for either security or privacy to keep out the light.

Wood Shutters

A pair of wooden hinged panels that are fixed inside a window that can be closed for either security or privacy to keep out the light.

Window Shutters

Hinged covers or screens for windows that are usually fitted with louvers.

Plantation Shutters

Plantation shutters can refer to window shutters in general, or could be indicative of a louver (slat) size.

Plastic Shutters

Plastic hinged covers or screens for windows that are usually fitted with louvers.

Interior Shutters

A pair of hinged panels that are fixed inside a window that can be closed for either security or privacy to keep out the light.

Vinyl Shutters

A pair of vinyl hinged panels that are fixed inside a window that can be closed for either security or privacy to keep out the light.

Top 10 Brand Requests

Alcoa Window Shutters

Style Craft Exterior Shutters

Mid-America Building Products Shutters

DuraShelter Shutters

Atlantic Premium Shutters

Legends Shutters

ShutterLand Exterior Shutters

Allen + Roth Window Shutters

Hunter Douglas Interior Shutters

Norman Shutters

Below are key shutters company terms and descriptions that will help you research through Sonoma County shutter services from beginning to end.

accordion shutters
Shutters that mount on the inside of the window. These can be pushed back when not being used. They are similar to rolling  shutters, but they attach on the sides of the windows. They offer security protection, and they can be installed on a curved window.

aluminum shutters
Aluminum hinged panels that are fixed inside a window that can be closed for either security or privacy to keep out the light.

Bahama shutters
Shutters that are similar to colonial shutters, except they are mounted from the top instead of the side. These are good for hurricane protection and for shade. They are most common in tropical areas.

board batten shutters
These shutters are made in a “board and batten” style and can be found in numerous colors with cutout patterns in the middle.

cedar shutters
Cedar hinged covers or screens for windows that are usually fitted with louvers.

colonial shutters
This is the most common shutter type. It is mounted on the sides of the windows on the exterior of the house. These shutters are constructed of slats and are the most useful for light control.

composite shutters
These shutters are for those who like the look and feel of wood, but don’t like the maintenance.

custom shutters
Custom made hinged panels that are fixed inside or outside a window that can be closed for either security or privacy to keep out the light.

Also known as: exterior shutters, window shutters, wood shutters, plantation blinds, custom interior shutters, plantation shutters, custom plantation shutters, custom wood shutters, shutters, interior shutters, custom vinyl shutters, plantation shutter, custom exterior shutters, custom window shutters, interior window shutters

decorative shutters
Decorative hinged panels that are fixed inside a window that can be closed for either security or privacy to keep out the light.

Also known as: window shutters, interior shutters, vinyl shutters, window shutters exterior, plantation shutters, exterior window shutters, outdoor shutters, wood shutters, wooden shutters, wood shutters interior, shutters for windows, wood shutters exterior, exterior wood shutters

exterior shutters
A pair of hinged panels that are fixed outside a window that can be closed for either security or privacy to keep out the light.

Also known as: custom exterior shutters, exterior shutter, wood exterior shutters, wooden exterior shutters, wooden exterior shutters, decorative exterior shutters, vinyl exterior shutters, exterior house shutters, exterior vinyl shutters, exterior wood shutters, composite exterior shutters, exterior shutters for windows, decorative shutters

exterior vinyl shutters
A pair of hinged vinyl panels that are fixed outside a window that can be closed for either security or privacy to keep out the light.

Also known as: vinyl shutters, vinyl exterior shutters, exterior vinyl shutters for windows, exterior shutters, exterior shutters vinyl, exterior window shutters, vinyl shutter, exterior shutters for windows, vinyl outdoor shutters, window shutters exterior, wood exterior shutters, house shutters, outdoor shutters, exterior plantation shutters, vinyl shutters exterior

faux shutters
Fake wood shutters that look like wood but are not made of it.

house shutters
Hinged panels that are fixed outside a window that can be closed for either security or privacy to keep out the light.

Also known as: house shutters ideas, plantation shutters, exterior shutters, interior window shutters, window shutters, exterior house shutters, window shutters exterior, indoor shutters, house window shutters, louvered shutters, house shutter designs, French shutters, wooden house shutters, house shutter colors, board and batten shutters, houses with shutters, window shutters interior, interior window shutters, plastic shutters, decorative shutters

hurricane shutters
Hurricane shutters are coverings used in hurricane mitigation to protect houses and other structures from damage.

interior shutters
A pair of hinged panels that are fixed inside a window that can be closed for either security or privacy to keep out the light.

Also known as: interior window shutters, interior plantation shutters, interior vinyl shutters, interior shutter, interior wooden shutters, interior shutter doors, wood interior shutters, window shutters, wooden interior shutters, wood shutters interior, window shutters interior, plantation shutter, interior window shutters, plastic shutters, decorative shutters

louvre
This is the moveable portion of the shutter panel which regulates the amount of light and the view.

mortise
Meeting stiles of the higher quality panels. The routed part of the panel which accommodates the hinges.

ogee
A framing detail that is an “S” type.

outside mount
This type of mount is an installation outside the plane of the window opening. It is typically ½” around the window on the wall itself.

panel shutters
Shutters which have a portion of the shutter panel that has been made solid to look like door panels.

plantation shutters
Plantation shutters can refer to shutters in general, or could be indicative of a louver (slat) size.

Also known as: plantation shutter, interior plantation shutters, custom plantation shutters, plantation shutter doors, plantation shutters plans, indoor plantation shutters, vinyl plantation shutters, faux plantation shutters, plantation shutters for French doors, window shutters, interior shutters

plastic shutters
Plastic hinged covers or screens for windows that are usually fitted with louvers.

Also known as: vinyl shutters, window shutters, plastic shutters for windows, exterior shutters, wood shutters, shutters for windows, custom shutters, plastic plantation shutters, plastic window shutters, louvered shutters, exterior shutters for windows, plastic exterior shutters, wood shutters exterior, cedar shutters, interior plantation shutters, decorative shutters

roller shutter
Roller shutters are mainly used for security, but they can be helpful for sound reduction also.

storm shutters
A covering for a window that prevents damage in storms. These can be used for security as well, Storm shutters come in a variety of styles which include panels and decorative.

sunburst
This arched shutter has louvers that taper from a center point outward giving it a sunburst type of appearance.

 vinyl shutters
A pair of vinyl hinged panels that are fixed inside a window that can be closed for either security or privacy to keep out the light.

Also known as: interior vinyl shutters, painting vinyl shutters, vinyl shutter, exterior vinyl shutters, vinyl house shutters, exterior window shutters, outdoor shutters, exterior shutters, vinyl house shutters, exterior window shutters, outdoor shutters, exterior shutters, outdoor vinyl shutters, house shutters, decorative shutters

window shutters
Hinged covers or screens for windows that are usually fitted with louvers.

Also known as: shutters for windows, window shutters interior, inside window shutters, vinyl window shutters, security window shutters, interior window shutters, window shutters indoor, window shutter, exterior window shutters, window shutters exterior, bay window shutters, indoor window shutters, outdoor window shutters, window plantation shutters, plantation shutters, exterior vinyl shutters, interior window shutters, plastic shutters

wood shutters
A pair of wooden hinged panels that are fixed inside a window that can be closed for either security or privacy to keep out the light.

Also known as: wooden shutters, wooden shutters exterior, interior wooden shutters, wooden shutters interior, exterior shutters, window shutters, interior shutters, wooden interior shutters, vinyl shutters, wooden plantation shutters, wooden shutter, outdoor shutters, custom shutters, faux wood plantation shutters

Q: Why choose a Diamond Certified shutter company?
A: Diamond Certified helps you choose a shutter company with confidence by offering a list of top rated local companies that have passed the country’s most in-depth rating process. Only shutter companies rated Highest in Quality and Helpful Expertise® earn the prestigious Diamond Certified award. Most companies can’t pass the ratings. American Ratings Corporation also monitors every Diamond Certified company with ongoing research and ratings. And your purchase is backed by the Diamond Certified Performance Guarantee, so you’ll feel confident choosing a Diamond Certified shutter company.

Q: Can you paint exterior shutters?
A: Yes, certain shutters are paintable.

Q: How thick is the material that is used on exterior shutters?
A: The material will vary from 1/16″ to 3/16″ based on the structural requirements of the particular area of a shutter’s panel.

Q: What is the difference between shutters and blinds?
A: Shutters have a more architectural look and design, and they can last a lifetime. The panels swing on hinges like a door, and the louvers will rotate open and closed. Blinds have strings to rotate the blades and pull them to the top of the window. The architecture of a blind is simpler than the shutters. Blinds won’t last as long, typically 3 to 5 years.

Q: What is the difference between painted shutters and stained shutters?
A: Painted shutters are a solid uniform color, which are mainly whites, off-whites, and darker earth tones, etc… When you can’t see the material that is under the finish, it is probably a painted finish. Stained shutters will show the natural grain of the wood. The stain may be tinted to a number of colors, but the you will still be able to see the natural grain.

Q: How do I choose the paint color or the stain color for my shutters?
A: Interior designers will suggest that you match the trim in the room. If there isn’t any trim to match, white is the best choice.

Q: Does a tilt rod need to be put down the center of the shutter panels?
A: No, but it is recommended. If a shutter doesn’t have a rod in the center of the panel, it is on the back of the panel which is called the rodless design. This has several disadvantages. Also people purchase shutters for their architecture and design, and if there isn’t a tilt rod in the center, the shutters will look more like a blind which defeats the reason to invest in shutters.

Q: What is the difference in a traditional shutter and a plantation shutter?
The most noticeable different is the architecture. Plantation shutters are more robust and pronounced. The louvers sizes are also larger. Traditional shutters design is not as pronounced, and the louver size ranges from 1 ¼ to 1 7/8 inches.

Q: Are shutters waterproof?
A: Yes and no. Wood shutters are not waterproof not matter what type of finish is applied or how well you seal it. That is why decks have to be refinished every so often. Vinyl shutters are waterproof. They are more expensive than wood shutters, but they do save repair costs from water damage over time.