Looking forward to installing the largest porthole or round window shutter we have ever done. At almost four feet in diameter, this is a very large window. I know Kirtz did a great job, so as long as I measured correctly all should go smoothly. I am keeping my fingers crossed. I will post a picture tomorrow.

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York Shutters

The most practical window treatment for vacation homes is plantation shutters. There is no guess work for your guests or renters to understand how to operate the treatment. No cords to break, in fact almost impossible to damage. Privacy at the touch of a finger, air flow through partially opened slats retain privacy. And the view through the open slats of larger louver shutters is quite amazing. Find out more about your options for your York Shutters.

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Just completed an installation in a beautiful home in the old port. Just wish I had brought my camera! Oh well, we will be going back for more work shortly.  These were 3 1/2″ louver single panel shutters with a hidden rear tilt rod to preserve the water view. Mounted directly to the jamb with solid brass shutters; and fit like a glove.

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We just finished installing some absolutely beautiful natural cherry plantation shutters. The woodwork in the home is all solid cherry, and the shutters match the color and the grain perfectly. I don’t think there is a more rich, classic look than the beauty of natural cherry. These shutters are like furniture, and I know the homeowners will enjoy their beauty for years to come. I don’t have a picture to upload yet, but I will next week. Link

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The quality of installation is just as important as the quality of the shutter.

When choosing plantation shutters, make sure that your dealer is experienced in the installation of shutters. An experienced installer is paramount in assuring that your shutters will look as if they were installed at the time of original construction.

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Mahogany Shutters from Kirtz by Exciting Windows!

There is no comparison to the true beauty of mahogany. The color can be matched in other woods, but the grain of mahogany is truly uniqe. http://excitingwindows.net/content/shutters/shutters_long.php

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These natural cherry shutters are a perfect complement to the early colonial antiques in this room. The natural beauty of the grain is more than enough decoration for these windows. See more at www.excitingwindows.net Cherry Plantation Shutters

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We just completed work on a beautiful custom home in Gilford, NH on beautiful Governor’s Island in the middle of Lake Winnipesaukee. This architect designed home is nestled within the trees along the waterfront giving the impression that it has always been right where it is. The main design theme of the home is Craftsman style, where the wood used in construction is the main design element.

The primary wood used for moldings and detail is straight grained Fir. A wood commonly used throughout vacation homes in Northern New England. This wood has a distinctive grain pattern and natural color that is right at home in the woodsy waterfront setting.

When we first met the clients, it was immediately decided that shutters would be used only in the bedrooms and bathrooms for privacy and light control. Other shadings would be used in the main rooms. The clients had assumed that a painted shutter would be most appropriate. But I was concerned about the appearance of a white shutter from the exterior. As described above, the home is constructed of all natural materials on the exterior. The Cedar shakes and beams that surround the windows are fully natural in appearance. I was concerned that a ‘wall of white’ showing through the window would ruin the affect.

To be continued

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