January 29, 2009
 Stained shutters look wonderful inside white painted openings We are often asked if shutters need to match the color of the moldings. The answer is a definite no! We have installed stained panels inside white openings many times, and have always been very happy with the outcome. We have also installed white shutters against stained moldings for the same effect.
These shutters are solid mahogany with a rich stain that matches the antique table and chairs in this dining room. We have sample shutter panels in a whole host of woods including maple, cherry, walnut, mahogany, alder, straight grain fir, curly maple, knotty pine and even wormy chestnut.
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January 27, 2009
We met with a new client this morning on-site at her still under construction new home. The home is just in the process of being sheetrocked, a perfect time for an initial consultation.
The client is looking for some homeycomb or fabric roller shades in the living areas that will almost disappear when up. In conversation with the client and the builder, we suggested that the builder create a pocket at the top of the window by having the top molding cover the top three open inches of the window. This way, when the shades are raised up, they truly will disappear.
In the same fashion, in discussing shutters for the home office and the master bedroom, we realized that the wall depth is not sufficient for an inside mount. We suggested that the builder not apply face moldings to these windows, and that we use a decorative frame for the shutters. This will actually save the client money.
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January 26, 2009
 Double Hung Plantation ShuttersDouble Hung Shutters Closed We are often asked about shutters that can swing open at the top while the lwer panels remain in the window. This type of shutters is called double hung, and are used most often over double hung windows. The benefit of this shutter design is the ease of controlling the light and the view. The downside to this design is that there is gennerally an increase in cost, and there is a greater amount of light and view blocked when the upper and lower panels are in the window. The greatest negative to this design in our opinion is that the sitelines at eye level are the most affected. The top rail of the lower panels are generally about 4″ tall and the lower rail of the upper panels are usually about 3″. So this means that there is a solid 7″ crossing the window right at your eye level. We most often recommend a standard single panel in height with a center dividing rail. This affords the homeowner to tilt the upper and lower louvers independently, and provides much more light and view when tilted open.
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January 25, 2009
 Cafe Height Shutters Most commonly used in the North East, Cafe` shutters can be a great option for your home. When the louvers are tilted you are assured privacy to approximately shoulder height, while the natural light and the view above is not altered.
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January 24, 2009
 Shutters are perfect fro sliding glass doors in Stratham. NH
Shutters are the perfect covering for sliding glass doors. In this application, we had some depth to mount the shutters directly to the jamb. In order to accomodate the handle on the slider, we actually fabricated a low profile handle in our workshop. This new handle allowed the louvers to tilt fully.
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January 23, 2009
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January 22, 2009
We all love the glow of natural sunlight, especially during these cold winter days. But, the sun can have a great affect on productivity in an office if the glare affects computer screens,
Our favorite product for this type of challenge are called ’screen shades’ or ’solar shades’. These shades are made from woven fiberglass and covered in vinyl. The weaves can be plain or have a natural appearance. The tightness of the weave will determine the amount of sunlight that is allowed through the shade. Most office environments will require either a 3% or 5% open weave. Very strong sunlight may require a 1% weave.
Many of these shades are made to Greenguard standards and are safe for use in schools. The large widths of the fabrics available make them ideal for large walls of glass.
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January 21, 2009
 Shutters work beautifully on French Doors Shutters are an ideal choice when determining how to cover french doors. The shutter is firmly attached to the door by a frame that accomodates the movement of the louvers. The frame should have a curved cutout to accomodate the lever handle found on most french doors.
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January 20, 2009
 Use shutters to close off an open loft for design and safety These shutters were installed in a bonus room over looking a new great room addition in a home in Rye, NH. The shutters will provide light control and privacy to the upstairs room, as well as close off the opening while grandchildren are playing in the room. The shutters also lessen sound transmission and look great from both areas! The clear coat solid maple shutters accent the decor in both rooms.
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