Custom Shutter Glossary

Glossary Items: (click a term to view the description below)

Shutter Top Style:
Shutter top styles are options for the decoration on the top of your shutters. There are two options, which are avaible for all custom Louvered Shutters.

Straight Top: Has a simple, straight top.

Striaght Top Example: 
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Cathedral Top: Top rail of shutter has an arched design.

Cathedral Top Example: 
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Mullion:
The Mullion is the middle bar in the shutter that separates the shutter in two or more pieces. It can be centered or offset. Offset Mullions are often used when matching the transom or top and bottom sections of an odd window.

Centered Mullion: The Mullion is in the exact center of the shutter.

Centered Mullion Example: 
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Offset Mullion: The Mullion is off-center.

Offset Mullion Example: 
Offset Mullion Example
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Board and Batten - Number of Boards
The Board and Batten "Number of Boards" option allows you to choose how many boards will be attached horizontally to create your shutter. The diargram below shows the different board number options.

2 board
3 board
4 board
5 board
2 Board
3 Board
4 Board
5 Board

Board and Batten Spacing
Board and Batton spacing is an option that deals with the look of your shutter. For a more formal look, choose the Joined option. For a more rustic look, choose the Spaced option.

Joined
spaced
Joined
Spaced

Three Panel Shutter Styles
These three styles control the look of your Three Paneled Shutter. The diagram below show the different style options.

Style A
Style B
Style C
Style A
Style B
Style C

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