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½ round
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See half round.
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½ round shutters
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See half round shutters.
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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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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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bi-fold shutters
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Shutters that are attached to the wall with one set of hinges and also have another set of hinges in the center of the shutter vertically. Bi-fold shutters are literally folded over twice when opening and usually held in the open position using shutter tie backs.
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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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board and batten
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A building style consisting of wide boards or sheets of plywood set vertically with butt joints covered by battens.
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board and batten shutters
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Outdoor shutters that are made of vertical boards and horizontal cross members called battens. The battens are used to fasten the shutter assembly together and support the vertical boards.
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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 fiber), 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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composite shutters
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Shutters that are constructed of multiple components, usually, wood fibers, resins, and glues.
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curb appeal
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A real estate term used to describe the initial impression of a home. A home that is said to have curb appeal will entice more prospective home buyers to view the inside.
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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. Custom shutters are sometimes alternatively known as customized shutters, made to order shutters, made to measure shutters, tailored shutters, or perfect shutters.
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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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cypress shutters
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A type of wood shutter. The wood comes from a coniferous tree constituting the genus Cupressus. This type of wood is prized for its milling functions.
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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. Alternatively referred to as decorative window shutters, decorative house shutters, non-functional shutters, or faux shutters.
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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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discount shutters
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Shutters that are sold below full retail cost. ShutterContractor.com sells many exterior vinyl shutters below wholesale cost.
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dormer
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A vertical window in a projection built out from a sloping roof. The windows are sometimes referred to as dormer windows.
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