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½ round
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See half round.
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¼ round
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See quarter round.
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1/8 round
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See elliptical top shutters.
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acorn
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A tapered end of a lag bolt that inserts into a spring steel receiver to hold a shutter in the open position. This is similar concept to how cabinet doors are held closed using a roller and spring latch.
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arch top shutters
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Shutters that are constructed in such a way that the top width of the shutter has a specific high side and low side, usually either ¼ round or 1/8 round (also called elliptical).
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Bahama shutter hardware
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Specialized hardware consisting of a male and female hinge that is continuous to the width of the top of a Bahama shutter and a pair of standoffs or legs that tilt the shutter away from the bottom window sill.
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Bahama shutters
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A single shutter that covers the entire window (or a portion) that is hinged at the top and has standoffs on the sides to hold the bottom out, giving it the effect of an awning. In the open position only diffused light can come in. A practical application is solar control. Also known as island shutters.
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Bahama style shutters
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See Bahama shutters.
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batten
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The horizontal cross pieces on board and batten shutters.
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beaded
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A routed shape usually a ½ round approximately ¼" on the side style front and back.
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beading
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See beaded.
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board
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The vertical pieces of material in board and batten shutters (or siding)
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bullnosed wood
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A rounded edge, corner or projection comprised of wood. The rounded part of the louver's edge is known as a bullnose.
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cap
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A metal protective inverted "U" shaped cover for the exposed top of a shutter. Usually made of copper, galvanized steel, or more recently, plastic variants.
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capping
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See cap.
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cathedral top
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A decorative pattern cut into the top rail of a louvered shutter, making the top appear bowed on the bottom (or inside) edge.
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cedar shutters
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A type of wood shutter. The wood comes from any evergreen tree of the genus Cedrus. These species are proven resistant to termites and moisture absorption.
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closed louver
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Horizontal slats that are joined in a continuous fashion. Typically either in MDF (medium density fibre), stacked bullnosed wood, or a CNC routed panel of other material.
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closed position
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For operable shutters, closed implies that the window is fully or partially covered with the outer edge of the louvers facing downward to shed water.
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CNC routed
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Shaped using a Computer Numeric Controlled routing system, a modern shaping method used in factories.
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composite shutters
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Shutters that are constructed of multiple components, usually, wood fibers, resins, and glues.
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custom shutters
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Shutters that are built to fit a specific size of window. Since window manufacturers do not use a standard size and window openings may vary, it is often necessary to order a custom shutter size.
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cut outs
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Special shapes like a moon, a tree, or another theme that are cut from a raised panel or board and batten shutter for decorative purposes.
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decorative shutters
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Shutters that are used to enhance the appearance of a house. They are fixed in place and cannot be opened or closed.
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direct mount kit
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All the screws, spacers, and plugs necessary to mount shutters with no exposed screw heads visible.
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eighth round
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See elliptical top shutters.
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elliptical top shutters
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A shutter that has a top with 12 ½% of a full round shape. e.g., a 14" wide shutter would have a high side that is 7" higher than the low side. Modern usage is generally close to 12 ½% but depends on how your window manufacturer built the window.
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exterior shutters
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Shutters that are installed on the outside of a house or other structure. There are both operable and decorative types.
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exterior vinyl shutters
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See vinyl shutters.
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faux hardware
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A kit of parts commonly made of plastic that gives an exterior shutter the appearance of having been mounted with real hardware.
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faux shutters
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See decorative shutters.
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faux tilt rod
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Non-functioning tilt rod, usually used on decorative exterior shutters to enhance their appearance.
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fixed louver
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Louver that does not move. Usually decorative exterior shutters are constructed with this type of louver.
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flat panel
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An inset piece between the stiles and rails that has no shaping, or outset.
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functional louvers
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See operable louvers.
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functional shutters
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See operable shutters.
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functioning shutters
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See operable shutters.
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