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Sizing & SpecsUpdated 4 months ago

PANELED SHUTTERS

Paneled - Composite

SpecsDefaultMinimumMaximum
Shutter Thickness1.25"Default OnlyDefault Only
Stiles2.50"1.5"4"
Top Rail2.50"1.5"8"
Center Rail2.50"1.5"8"
Bottom Rail2.50"2 1/8"8"
Panel Width (visible)n/a9"47.25"
Shutter Widthn/a11.25"55.25"
Shutter Lengthn/a15"96"

Paneled - PVC

SpecsDefaultMinimumMaximum
Shutter Thickness1-3/8"--
Stiles2-3/8"--
Top Rail2-3/8"--
Center Rail2-3/8"--
Bottom Rail2-3/8"--
Panel Width (visible)-8.25"47.25"
Shutter Width-11.25"55.25"
Shutter Lengthn/a18"95"

*Panels will be made of Rockbridge Composite to enhance durability unless otherwise requested

Paneled - Wooden (Pine, Red Grandis, Cedar or Mahogany)

SpecsDefaultMinimumMaximum
Shutter Thickness1"1"1.5"
Stiles2 1/8"1.5"4"
Top Rail3"2"9"
Center Rail3"2"9"
Bottom Rail3"2"9"
Panel Width (visible)n/a9"47.25"
Shutter Widthn/a11.25"55.25"
Shutter Lengthn/a15"108"

*Panels will be made of Rockbridge Composite to enhance durability unless otherwise requested

Paneled - Vinyl

SpecsDefaultMinimumMaximum
Shutter Thickness1"Default OnlyDefault Only
Stiles2"Default OnlyDefault Only
Top Rail Cathedral: 9 1/4", 12"3"Default OnlyDefault Only
Top Rail Straight: 9 1/4", 12"2"Default OnlyDefault Only
Top Rail: 14 1/2", 16 1/2", 18"3"Default OnlyDefault Only
Center Rail3"Default OnlyDefault Only
Bottom Rail4"Default OnlyDefault Only
Panel Thickness5/8"Default OnlyDefault Only
Shutter Width9 1/4", 12", 14 1/2", 16 1/2" and 18"Default OnlyDefault Only
Shutter Length - One Panel Stylen/a18"144"
Shutter Length - Two Panel Stylen/a22"144"
Shutter Length - Three Panel Stylen/a33"144"
  • Duralok Vinyl is made from maintenance-free UV stabilized polypropylene that is approximately 1/8" thick
  • Vinyl shutters have a hollow back and are purely decorative.

LOUVERED SHUTTERS

Louvered - Composite

SpecsDefaultMinimumMaximum
Shutter Thickness1.25"Default OnlyDefault Only
Stiles2.50"1.5"4"
Top Rail2.50"1.5"8"
Center Rail2 1/8"1.5"8"
Bottom Rail2.50" (varies)2 1/8"8"
Louver Anglefaux louversfaux louversfaux louvers
Louver Height1.75"1 1/8"3"
Louver  Width (visible)n/a9"47.25"
Shutter Widthn/a11.25"55.25"
Shutter Lengthn/a15"96"

Louvered - PVC

SpecsDefaultMinimumMaximum
Shutter Thickness1-3/8"Default OnlyDefault Only
Stiles2-3/8"Default OnlyDefault Only
Top Rail2.75"Default OnlyDefault Only
Center Rail2.5"Default OnlyDefault Only
Bottom Rail4-1/8" (varies)Default OnlyDefault Only
Louver Angle27 degreesDefault OnlyDefault Only
Louver Height1-5/8"--
Louver  Width (visible)5/16"--
Shutter Width-8"30"
Shutter Length-18"95"

*Louvers are fully PVC 

Louvered - Wooden (Pine, Red Grandis, Cedar or Mahogany)

SpecsDefaultMinimumMaximum
Shutter Thickness1"1"1.5"
Stiles2 1/8"1.5"4"
Top Rail3.50"2"7"
Center Rail3.5"louver specificlouver specific
Bottom Rail3.50" (varies)2"9"
Louver Angle17 degrees17 degrees45 degrees
Louver Height1.75"1.25"1.75"
Louver  Thickness0.25"0.25"3/8"
Shutter Widthn/a9"55.25"
Shutter Lengthn/a15"108" *
  • Louver angle of 29 degrees or less = a closed style.
  • Louver angle of 30 degrees or greater = an open style.
  • Louver widths 19" or greater require a back strap or will VOID warranty.
  • Shutter length maximum without a center rail is 96".

Louvered - Vinyl

SpecsDefaultMinimumMaximum
Shutter Thickness1"Default OnlyDefault Only
Stiles: 9 1/4", 12", 14 1/2", 16 1/2"2"Default OnlyDefault Only
Stiles: 18"3"Default OnlyDefault Only
Top Rail Cathedral2 3/4"Default OnlyDefault Only
Top Rail Straight: 9 1/4", 12"1 1/4"Default OnlyDefault Only
Top Rail Straight: 14 1/2", 16 1/2", 18"3"Default OnlyDefault Only
Center Rail3"Default OnlyDefault Only
Bottom Rail4"Default OnlyDefault Only
Louver Width1"Default OnlyDefault Only
Shutter Width9 1/4", 12", 14 1/2", 16 1/2" and 18"Default OnlyDefault Only
Shutter Lengthn/a18"144"
  • Duralok Vinyl is made from maintenance-free UV stabilized polypropylene that is approximately 1/8" thick
  • Vinyl shutters have a hollow back and are purely decorative.
  • Vinyl Louvers are open louvers with a hollow back

BOARD & BATTEN SHUTTERS

Board & Batten - Composite

SpecsDefaultMinimumMaximum
Shutter Thickness1" (1 5/8" with battens)Default OnlyDefault Only
Board Widthn/a1"9"
Batten Height3.5"anyany
Shutter Widthn/a7"48"
Shutter Lengthn/a15"96"
  • Composite board & batten shutters must specify if 3rd batten (or more) is desired. Otherwise, they will be built with two battens regardless of length.
  • Lengths 55"-81" require 3 Battens, while lengths 82" or greater require 4 battens. Choosing less battens for these lengths voids the warranty.
  • You may choose to have fewer battens and void the warranty.

Board & Batten - PVC

SpecsDefaultMinimumMaximum
Shutter Thickness1" (2" with battens)Default OnlyDefault Only
Board Width4"3-7/8"9"
Batten Height4"--
Shutter Widthn/a8"20"
Shutter Lengthn/a15"96"
  • PVC board & batten shutters must specify if 3rd batten (or more) is desired. Otherwise, they will be built with two battens regardless of length.
  • Lengths 55"-81" require 3 Battens, while lengths 82" or greater require 4 battens. Choosing less battens for these lengths voids the warranty.
  • You may choose to have fewer battens and void the warranty.

Board & Batten - Wooden (Pine, Red Grandis, Cedar or Mahogany)

SpecsDefaultMinimumMaximum
Shutter Thickness1" (2" with battens)1" (2" with battens)1" (2" with battens)
Board Widthvaries3"9"
Batten Height3.5" (varies)3"9"
Shutter Widthn/a12"48"
Shutter Lengthn/a15"96"
  • Wood board & batten shutters 55"-81" in length or greater, require 3 battens to be covered under our warranty.
  • Wood board & batten shutters 82" or greater in length or greater require 4 battens to be covered under our warranty.
  • You may choose to have fewer battens and void the warranty.

Board & Batten - Vinyl

SpecsDefaultMinimumMaximum
Shutter Thickness1" (2" with battens)Default OnlyDefault Only
Board Width3 1/2"Default OnlyDefault Only
Batten Height3 1/2"Default OnlyDefault Only
Open Weave3/4"Default OnlyDefault Only
Joined B&B Shutter Widths7", 10 1/2", 14" and 17 1/2"Default OnlyDefault Only
Spaced B&B Shutter Widths7 3/4", 12", 16 1/4", and 20 1/2"Default OnlyDefault Only
Shutter Lengthn/a18"144"
  • Vinyl board & batten shutters must specify if 3rd batten is desired, otherwise they will be built with two battens regardless of length.
  • Duralok Vinyl is made from maintenance-free UV stabilized polypropylene that is approximately 1/8" thick
  • Vinyl shutters have a 'hollow' back and are purely decorative.

BAHAMA/BERMUDA SHUTTERS

Bahama/Bermuda - PVC Shutters

SpecsDefaultMinimumMaximum
Shutter Thickness1-3/8"--
Stiles2-3/8"--
Top Rail2.75"--
Center Rail2.5"--
Bottom Rail4-1/8" (varies)--
Louver Angle27 degrees--
Louver Height1-5/8"--
Louver  Width (visible)n/a--
Shutter Widthn/a16"60"
Shutter Lengthn/a18"95"
  • PVC Bahama/Bermuda shutters 84" or greater in length will contain aluminum stiffening support rods


Additional Spec Notes:

  • Any louvered or paneled shutter under 14" wide will have 1.5" stiles vs the default stile size for that particular style of shutter/material.
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