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
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