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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Wood plantation shutters are some of the easiest window treatments to care for. A simple feather duster or brush attachment on your vaccum is all of the maintenance you will generally need.

If the louvers seem a little loose or droop when you tilt them open, you can easily adjust the tension. Just swing the shutter open, and you will see a small hole near the center of the panel. There is a screw inside of that hole that goes into the louver. Hold onto that louver and fit a screwdriver into the hole. Generally just a small twist is all you will need to set the tension perfectly. You can learn more about maintaining your shutters at http://excitingwindows.net/content/shutters/shutter_care.php

Easily adjust the tension on any wood shutter

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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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