ML - Mid-America Standard Louver Vinyl Shutters - Traditional Style w/Cathedral Top

Mid America Louvered Standard Sized or Stock Vinyl Exterior Shutters Style ML
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Features
  • Made in USA  Premade Shutters
  • The world's best-selling exterior shutters
  • "Open" louver shutter styling
  • Decorative cathedral top
  • Premade and ready to ship
  • 100% vinyl single-piece shutter construction
  • Molded-through color or paintable available
  • Textured wood-grain finish
  • Will not rot, crack, split, or mold
  • Lightweight and easy to handle
  • Easy installation on any surface
  • Maintenance-free permanent installation
  • Mix & match with custom shutters
  • 40 year transferable shutter warranty
  • No assembly required
  • Shutter mounting hardware included
Description
Mid-America's standard-size Master Shutter® line is a great way to make decorating your home economical. Standard shutters are premade and injection-molded in one piece. While this means you won't have as many options as with custom shutters, the cost savings is significant.

Style ML Master louver shutters are similar to the L1 style custom louvered shutters. You can even mix and match them to save money on the windows that standard shutters fit on while still maintaining a perfect fit on your other windows. Standard louvered shutters are available in 12" and 14 1/2" widths and in heights of 25", 31", 36", 39", 43", 48", 52", 55", 60", 64", 67", 72", 75", and 80".

There are 20 molded-through permanent colors and one paintable type of vinyl available, giving you the flexibility to match your louvered shutters with virtually any home's trim colors. You can mount standard-sized shutters with shutter clips for a "hardware free" look, or you can use patented Shutter-Loks. Add our black plastic decorative shutter hinges for an authentic colonial look.

Construction

Mid-America standard vinyl shutters are injection-molded in one piece at the Mid-America central factory. There are no joints that can come apart. This is the primary reason why only certain sizes are available - it would not be financially viable to build a mold in every conceivable shutter size.

The shutters are then placed in a warehouse where they are inventoried until they are ordered. This is why standard sized shutters are often referred to as "stock shutters", "premade shutters", or "one piece shutters".
Specifications
Depth (Thickness)Approximately 7/8"
CoreHollow (open back)
JointsNone (single piece construction)
Mounting OptionsDecorative only (fixed open position)
Molded-through MaterialFade resistant vinyl (duraprene)
Paintable Material (color #030)Polypropylene (styrene)
Paint Required (color #030)Latex-based outdoor flat or semi-gloss
Primer Required (color #030)
Flat Paint: None
Semi-Gloss Paint: An inexpensive primer recommended

Available Colors

  • #030
    Paintable
  • #001
    White
  • #002
    Black
  • #004
    Wedgewood Blue
  • #008
    Clay
  • #009
    Federal Brown
  • #010
    Musket Brown
  • #018
    Tuxedo Grey
  • #023
    Wicker
  • #027
    Burgundy Red
  • #028
    Forest Green
  • #036
    Classic Blue
  • #078
    Wineberry
  • #117
    Bright White
  • #122
    Midnight Green
  • #166
    Midnight Blue
  • #167
    Bordeaux
  • #282
    Colonial Green
  • #283
    Moss
  • #284
    Sage
  • #284
    Plum
NOTE: Please do not rely on the colors that are displayed on the screen. To get an exact color match, we strongly recommend ordering a color sample before placing your order for exterior vinyl louver shutters.
If you would like to paint the shutters, order color #030 Paintable. None of the other Mid-America colored vinyl shutters are paintable and attempting to do so will void the product warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
  • What are the advantages of vinyl shutters over wood shutters?
    The color-through molded vinyl shutters are easy to install, easy to clean, do not warp, crack, fade, peel, split, or rot. Exterior vinyl shutters also provide better resilience than wood shutters under harsh conditions, such as near the ocean or in areas that receive heavy rainfall.
  • How do I remove the Shutter-Loks from the vinyl shutters once they are in place?
    Slide a chisel behind the shutter until it comes in contact with the Shutter-Lok. Make sure to keep the sharp edge of the chisel away from the wall. Give the chisel a sharp tap with a hammer and it will cut through the Shutter-Lok. After the shutter is removed, shear the remaining part of the Shutter-Lok flush with the surface and bore out the shank with a drill. Fill the hole with silicone to weatherproof. See our Vinyl Shutter Removal Instructions for additional information.
  • My exterior wall is uneven. How do I install my exterior vinyl shutters?
    You can use ferrules (a short cylindrical pipe) as standoffs to keep your vinyl shutters stable. Simply paint them, trim to size, and mount them behind your exterior shutters. Do not to put wood blocks behind the vinyl exterior shutters because they will rot fairly quickly.

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Did You Know...
The term "Peeping Tom" is believed to have originated when Lady Godiva rode through the streets naked to protest an unfair tax that was imposed by her husband. All of the town's people stayed inside and closed their exterior window shutters, but Tom peeked through his wooden shutters to get a look at her. Thus the term "Peeping Tom" was born.
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Width for Louvre Shudders made of Vinal
IMPORTANT: The actual width for vinyl shutters may be slightly larger or slightly smaller than the width you choose, and will vary from one color to the next. These are normal variations due to the vinyl shutter manufacturing process. If the space is limited where you are installing your vinyl shutters, please contact us before placing your order so we can give you a precise width measurement.

To choose the correct width of shutters for your home, it is usually best to find a single width that works for all of your windows. Keep in mind that vinyl shutters are for decorative purposes only. In general it is best to order exterior vinyl shutters that are 25% to 33% of the width of your window (including the window frame) for the best look.

That said, if you want to make the decorative shutters look like they will close over your windows, it is also perfectly acceptable. In this case you would order outdoor shutters that are 50% of the window width. Exterior shutters should never exceed 50% of the window width, so when ordering vinyl shutters you should err on the side of being narrower than 50% of the window width when your exact size is not available.

For example, if you have a 30 inch wide window, your "ideal" shutter width would be 15 inches. Since we don't always have a 15 inch size available, the next best match would be 14 1/2 inch wide window shutters.

We have provided the following chart to assist you as a general guideline with choosing your vinyl shutter width.

Width of your windows Recommended shutter width
18" or smaller 5¾" or 8½"
18" to 24" 9", 9¼", or 11"
24" to 28" 12"
28" to 36" 12", 14½", or 15"
36" to 40" 14½" or 15"
40" to 43" 14½", 15", or 16½"
43" to 48" 16½"
48" to 50" 16½" or 18"
50" or larger 18"
This page can be viewed online at: http://www.shuttercontractor.com/exterior-shutters/help.aspx?Topic=WidthVinylLouverSingle

Height for Custom Louvre Shutters
Enter the height of the shutter to the nearest inch.

It is usually best to measure the entire height of the window including the window frame, but excluding any window sill. Vinyl shutters are for decorative purposes and do not open and close, so the measurment can vary by as much as an inch and still look good.

It is important to understand that there are many ways to measure your windows, as construction materials and architecture vary from one region to the next. The best advice we can give you is to carefully inspect how the houses in your local area have installed their exterior shutters and to install your exterior shutters the same way. While most people install decorative shutters to make their home "stand out", it is also important to make sure it "fits in" to your own neighborhood so it will truely improve the value of your home.

This page can be viewed online at: http://www.shuttercontractor.com/exterior-shutters/help.aspx?Topic=HeightVinylLouverSingle

Mid-America standard vinyl shutters are available in the following colors.

NOTE: Please do not rely on the colors that are displayed on the screen. If you require an exact color match, we strongly recommend ordering a color sample before ordering exterior vinyl shutters.

Also note that Mid-America molded-through colored vinyl shutters are not paintable. If you would like to paint your shutters to match, order color 030 paintable.

030 Paintable
036 Classic Blue
001 White
078 Wineberry
002 Black
117 Bright White
004 Wedgewood Blue
122 Midnight Green
008 Clay
166 Midnight Blue
009 Federal Brown
167 Bordeaux
010 Musket Brown
282 Colonial Green
018 Tuxedo Grey
283 Moss
023 Wicker
284 Sage
027 Burgundy Red
285 Plum
028 Forest Green
This page can be viewed online at: http://www.shuttercontractor.com/exterior-shutters/help.aspx?Topic=MAStandardColors

There are two ways to mount Mid-America standard exterior vinyl shutters. They can be mounted with Shutter-Loks or with shutter clips. The type of hardware you select depends primarily on the surface you are mounting to.


Shutter-Lok Shutter Installation


Shutter-Loks for Outside Shutters Decorative Outdoor Shutters installed with Shutter-Loks
Vinyl Shutters Mounted With Shutter-Loks


Patented Mid-America Shutter-Loks are designed to make installation easy. They can be mounted on virtually any surface with no anchors and the installation is permanent. Shutter-Loks are all-in-one mounting hardware that work as a combination anchor and decorative fastener. When installed, they look like buttons on your exterior shutters - a nice added touch. The fasteners are pre-molded to match the same color as the exterior shutters.

As a rule of thumb, it is best to use Shutter-Loks to install your vinyl shutters when the surface will require you to use anchors, such as with brick or faux stone. However, since they will work with any surface they can be used in virtually any installation.


Shutter Clip Shutter Installation

External Shutters with Painted Metal Shutter Screws Outdoor Shutters installed with Painted Screws
Vinyl Shutters Mounted With Shutter Clips


Shutter clips provide a more visually pleasing installation. They are mounted to the surface using screws or nails (not included) and hold the vinyl shutter by using a spring steel clip. Once the shutter is pressed into place, the installation is permanent. Nothing is visible on the surface of the vinyl shutters when they are mounted with shutter clips.

Shutter clips work best for exterior vinyl shutter installations on siding or wood as anchors will be required for some other surfaces.
This page can be viewed online at: http://www.shuttercontractor.com/exterior-shutters/help.aspx?Topic=MAStandardMountingHardware

Our plastic decorative hook and hinge kit for exterior shutters actually looks better than metal decorative hardware. This kit will put the perfect finishing touch on your decorative exterior shutter installation.

Decrative S-Hook for External Shutters Decrotive New York Style Strap Hinges for Vinal Shutters
Decorative S-Hook Shutter Strap Hinges
(non-functional)


The kit includes 4 hinges, 2 S-hooks (one right and one left), and 10 mounting screws. Order them with your exterior shutters and save $1.00 per set.

Installing your plastic decorative shutter hinges is a snap and the job only requires a drill and a screwdriver. There are guides on the back of the hinges to ensure they are lined up with the edge of your window shutters correctly.

Decorative hinges are the perfect way to complement your exterior shutters and can be used on any type of decorative shutter installation, whether they are vinyl shutters or wood shutters. They look great on louvered shutters, panel shutters, closed board and batten shutters (joined) or open board and batten shutters (spaced).

Outside Louvered Shutters with Decorative Hinges Installed Decoritive Outdoor Raised Panel Shutters with Shutter Strap Hinges and Faux Holdbacks Faux Tie Backs and Hinges on External Board and Batten Shutters Outside Spaced Board & Batten Shutters with Imitation Hinges
Louver Shutters w/Decorative Hinges Panel Shutters w/Decorative Hinges Closed Board & Batten Shutters w/Decorative Hinges Open Board & Batten Shutters w/Decorative Hinges
This page can be viewed online at: http://www.shuttercontractor.com/exterior-shutters/help.aspx?Topic=MADecorativeHinges

We will ship all of our outdoor window shutters and shutter hardware to any destination in the continental United States free of charge. Simply place your order online and we will take care of the shipping.

Please note there is a $5.00 handling charge for any order totaling under $100.00 unless the entire order consists of product samples.

Orders totaling less than $225.00 that contain Mid-America exterior vinyl shutters will be charged a $10.00 Mid-America factory service fee. Please note this fee is being charged to you by Mid-America, not by ShutterContractor.com. For orders totaling less than $100.00 that contain Mid-America vinyl window shutters, our standard $5.00 handling charge will be waived. The $10.00 charge only applies to Mid-America brand vinyl shutters.
Express Shipping & Processing
Are you in a hurry to receive your outdoor shutters? We have express shipping options available for most items for an additional charge. Shipping charges may vary depending on your items and location. Give us a call at 1-800-734-8368 for an express shipping quote.

In addition, we will optionally put your order in our express processing queue for a $15.00 service charge. Our express processing queue will minimize the processing time for both standard and custom shutters. Exact processing times depend on current order volume, however our express processing queue will guarantee that your order will ship faster than anyone can deliver in the industry. Please note our express processing queue is only for customers that also pay for express (next-day or 2nd-day) shipping. Give us a call and we will be happy to take your order and process it fast as possible.
This page can be viewed online at: http://www.shuttercontractor.com/exterior-shutters/help.aspx?Topic=FreeShipping
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