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The addition of a tension screw system in every shutter panel assures that whether the shutter is brand new or decades old, it will never become too tight or too loose to operate properly. By the slight turn of a screw inside the stile, the louver tension is either increased or decreased.
One of the most tiresome experiences of shutter owner
is staple failure. We use extra-long stainless steel
staples in the louvers and tilt-rod to insure that they
do not pull out. The stainless steel staples is
resistant to corrosion and temperature changes, which
assures that the staples will hold for the life of the
shutter panel.
The industry standard for the joinery of stile and rail
are relying on just glued, dowel joints or screw joints.
These will eventually work loose as sold at local home
improvement centers. Mortise & Tenon joints are designed
to allow for maximum glue surface area to withstand
shear and racking stress and to ensure the safety. This
joinery have been used for centuries in demanding
furniture and building construction because of their
combination of superior strength and simplicity.
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Mortised hinges are important to achieve a tight fit
within your window opening. Without a mortised panel, a
gap appears on the hanging side that allows light to
break between the panel and selected frame. Basic
material, comstruction and finish are elements of
quality in any hinge. A good hinge should have at least
five-knuckle joints for better load distribution and
smoother, quieter action. Pivot hinges should have
firmly riveted joint pins. The material from which the
hinge is made should be suffciently heavy to prevent
sagging and should be resistant to normal moisture.
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We perform multiple sequences of sanding with finer
sandpaper and coating with high-quality stain or paint.
The classic acrylic lacquer finish produces the
characteristics : hardness, strength, UV-resistance,
water-resistance and color retention.
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