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STANDARD QUALITY

BUILT INTO EVERY SHUTTER

MORTISE AND TENON JOINTS FOR STRENGTH The industry standard for the joinery of stiles and rails has relied on just glued

dowel or screw joints. These will eventually work loose and cause the stability of

the shutter to become compromised.

Mortise & Tenon joints are designed to allow for maximum glue surface area to

withstand shear and racking stress. This joinery has been used for hundreds of

years in the fine furniture industry because of its superior strength.

MORTISED HINGES Mortised hinges are important to achieve a tight fit within your window opening.

Without a 1nortised panel, a gap appears on the hanging side that allows light

between the panel and the frame.

Basic material, construction and finish are the elen1ents of a quality hinge. A good

hinge should have at least a four-knuckle joint for better load distribution and a

smoother, quieter, action.

The 1naterial fron1 which our hinge made is both heavy enough to prevent sagging

and resistant to nonnal moisture.

MULTIPLE SEQUENCES OF HAND SANDING &

POLYURETHANE FINISH \ve perforn1 1nultiple sequences ot sand 11,; \'- i1h finer sandpaper and coating with

high-quality stain and paint. The classic pol) urethane finish produces these

characteristics: hardness, strength, l., V resistance, water resistance and color

retention.

TENSION ADJUSTMENT SCREW The addition of a tension screw system in every 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 to ensure your louvers operate perfectly.

STAINLESS STEEL STAPLES One of the n1ost con1n1on proble1ns with shutters is staple failure. We use

extra-long stainless steel staples in the louvers and tilt-rod to ensure that they do

not pull out. The stainless steel staple is resistant to corrosion and temperature

changes, which assures that the staples will last the life of shutter.

HIDDEN, RECESSED MAGNETS We have revolutionized the use of hidden, recessed magnets which allows our

shutter panels to close tightly while also providing a clean and streamlined

appearance.

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OUR MANUFACTURING PROCESS

The Preparation

Our wood is i1nported fro,n Europe. The texture of this wood is 1nore resilient, and provides a n1ore uniform wood

grain. Once wood is received, it is cut into usable portions, and placed in a kiln for 45-50 days where te,nperature

and moisture levels are controlled. Once out of the kiln, the wood is stabilized by a 15 day cooling process. When

the wood is ready for ,nanufacturing, it is shaped into the shutter co1nponents (louvers, stiles, top and botto,n rails )by

precise cutting, then prin1ed and sanded multiple ti1nes in order to n1ake a durable and s1nooth pri1ner base. Stapling of

louvers, tilt rod, n1itering of frames, drilling for Hoffman keys and magnet holes are prepared at this time as well.

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The Packaging Our shutters are packaged in 200 gram

cardboard, which is thicker than n1ost

packaging. Styrofoa,n strips are placed in

between panels as well.

This ensures the protection of the shutter

during transport.

The Paint and Assembly Once all pieces of shutter are n1ade, it is assembled and examined for gaps;

then the shutter is cleaned and prepared for paint. Our shutters are sanded

and painted n1ultiple times to ensure there is a smooth surface for the finish.

We use a negative air booth that is temperature controlled and keeps dust

out. The air is filtered back into the syste,n so there is no vapor. Once the

shutters are painted, They requires a 12-24 hour drying period before a

second preassen1bly is perfonned. All details are checked at this inspection

(i.e. good finish, gaps between louvers and stiles, 45 degree miter cuts,

magnets, washers and hinges).

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