AL-SP - Alcoa Standard Raised Panel Vinyl Shutters - Traditional Style

Alcoa Raised Panel Standard Sized Vinyl Exterior Shutters Style AL-SP
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Features
  • Made in USA  Quality Vinyl Shutters
  • The highest quality exterior vinyl shutters available
  • Superior shutter injection mold engineering
  • "Raised" panel shutter styling
  • Pre-made and ready for shipment
  • 100% high-density copolymer shutter construction
  • Baked-on acrylic finish
  • UV stabilized for superior fade resistance
  • All colors are paintable
  • Architecturally correct - looks like real wood
  • Will not rot, crack, split, or mold
  • Textured wood-grain finish
  • Lightweight and easy to handle
  • Easy installation on any surface
  • Durable construction - built to last
  • Low maintenance permanent installation
  • Mix & match with custom shutters
  • Transferable lifetime shutter warranty
  • Touch-up paint also available
  • No assembly required
  • Shutter mounting hardware included
Description
When it comes to home maintenance, most people don't enjoy weatherproofing their wood shutters and trying to keep them from rotting away. Vinyl shutters are less expensive and longer lasting, however not all of them look as beautiful as natural wood shutters. Alcoa Vintage® vinyl shutters are the alternative that truly is the best of both worlds - low maintenance with the good-looks of real wooden shutters.

Made from a superior copolymer material and carefully engineered injection molds, Alcoa Vintage® exterior vinyl shutters are the best-looking and most accurate recreation of real wooden shutters on the market. Not only are these vinyl shutters a cheaper alternative to wood shutters, Alcoa has managed to capture the beauty of real wood in a longer-lasting vinyl product.

Alcoa standard sized raised panel shutters are injection molded in one piece and they are manufactured before you place your order. While this means there are not as many options available as with custom shutters, the cost savings for standard shutters can be significant. Alcoa standard raised panel shutters are available in widths of 12" and 14 5/8" and in heights of 27", 31", 35", 39", 43", 47", 51", 55", 59", 63", 67", and 71". The 14 5/8" width standard louver shutters are also available in 75" and 81" heights.

With 15 baked-on paintable acrylic colors available, you have the a wide selection of pre-colored shutters to choose from. All Alcoa Vintage® shutters are pre-finished, but can be repainted to match virtually any home's exterior trim colors. The best part is you can change your exterior house colors as often as you like without replacing your Alcoa vinyl shutters.

Adding our black decorative hinges to your vinyl shutters is the perfect finishing touch.

Construction

Alcoa Vintage® standard vinyl shutters are injection-molded in one piece at the Alcoa 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".

After the shutters are ordered, they are spray painted with the desired color of paint which is then baked on to ensure a durable finish. Alcoa vinyl shutters are always hand inspected to ensure they meet the highest quality standards before they are shipped.
Specifications
Depth (Thickness)Approximately 1 1/8"
CoreHollow (open back)
JointsNone (single piece construction)
Mounting OptionsDecorative only (fixed open position)
MaterialHigh-density copolymer
FinishAcrylic paint
Paint RequiredNone; however all colors can be painted with standard outdoor paints
Primer RequiredNone

Available Colors

  • #11
    White
  • #33
    Black
  • #16
    Grey
  • #41
    Blue
  • #56
    Dark Spruce
  • #55
    Green
  • #52
    Pebblestone Clay
  • #59
    Brown
  • #38
    Red
  • #58
    Winestone
  • #95
    Dark Navy
  • #93
    Spanish Moss
  • #99
    Blackwatch Green
  • #IJ
    Dark Berry
  • #SK
    Vineyard Red
  • #SL
    Terra Brown
  • #SM
    Georgetown Blue
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 vinyl raised panel shutters.
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Will painting these exterior vinyl shutters diminish the wood grain texture?
    No. Although the texture is not as deep as with some other brands of vinyl shutters, Alcoa Vintage® shutters still look like real wood even with a coat or two of paint applied.
  • How do I remove the Shutterplugs from the vinyl shutters once they are in place?
    Slide a chisel behind the vinyl shutter until it comes in contact with the Shutterplug. 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 Shutterplug. After the shutter is removed, shear the remaining part of the Shutterplug 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.
  • I am looking for Cellwood exterior shutters and I noticed Alcoa exterior shutters have the same colors. Will Alcoa exterior shutters match my Cellwood vinyl shutters?
    Yes. Alcoa exterior shutters are a compatible product with Cellwood exterior shutters. The colors are exactly the same and if they are installed side-by-side it is unlikely you would be able to tell the difference.

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Did You Know...
Exterior shutters were once an indication that the homeowner was too poor to afford glass windows. However, times have changed. When the Spanish colonized the Americas, they brought with them their own concepts of architecture including exterior window shutters. During the slave trade era window shutters changed drastically in form from the shanties in the Bahamas to the plantations in the South to townhouses in New England and became a status symbol for the wealthy. Today exterior shutters are still a common addition in affluent neighborhoods.
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Vynal Raised Panel Shutter Width
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=WidthVinylPanelSingle

Height for Raised Panel Shutters for Outside Windows
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=HeightVinylPanelSingle

Alcoa exterior 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 placing your order for exterior shutters.


11 White
58 Winestone
33 Black
95 Dark Navy
16 Grey
93 Spanish Moss
41 Blue
99 Blackwatch Green
56 Dark Spruce
IJ Dark Berry
55 Green
SK Vineyard Red
52 Pebblestone Clay
SL Terra Brown
59 Brown
SM Georgetown Blue
38 Red    
This page can be viewed online at: http://www.shuttercontractor.com/exterior-shutters/help.aspx?Topic=ALColors

Alcoa exterior vinyl shutters can be mounted with screws that are painted to match your window shutters or with Shutterplugs. Both types of hardware are included with each pair of Alcoa exterior shutters. The type of hardware you use depends primarily on the surface you are mounting to.


Shutterplug Shutter Installation

Exterior Vinyl Shutters Shown with Shutter-Loks External Shutters with Shutter-Loks
Vinyl Shutters Mounted With Shutterplugs


Alcoa Shutterplugs are designed to make installation easy. They can be mounted on virtually any surface with no anchors and the installation is permanent. Shutterplugs 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 and they are paintable just like Alcoa shutters.

As a rule of thumb, it is best to use Shutterplugs 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 to simplify any window shutter installation.


Painted Screw Shutter Installation

Outdoor Shutters with Painted Shutter Screws Outside Shutters Installed with Screws
Vinyl Shutters Mounted With Painted Screws


Painted steel screws are typically used by home improvement contractors for a quick installation. The screws are painted to match the vinyl shutters. Using painted screws provides you with a removable installation and you end up with a smaller piece protruding from the vinyl shutter surface.

Painted screws work best for exterior 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=ALMountingHardware

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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