| Description
of Features |
| Full
1.1/4" thick stiles and rails |
|
The stiles
and rails are flush and 1.1/4" thick to allow for our solid,
1/2" thick mortise and tenon joints. As such our 1.1/4"
thick hardwood exterior shutters are stronger than a 1.3/8" thick shutter
made from a softwoods like western red cedar.
|
| Pegged
mortise and tenon joinery |
|
 This
is the traditional, time proven method of joining shutters and doors.
We make it even stronger by using an exterior grade glue in every joint.
Part of the secret of this joint are the pegs. After each shutter
is assembled holes are drilled through the mortise and tenon joint and
Mahogany pegs are pounded through. The pegs act as a cotter pin
securing the tenon in the mortise. The result is a joint is much
stronger than the industry standard screw and dowel joints
|
| Louver
blades secured to the tilt rod with solid brass eyelets |
|
The louver
blades are permanently secured to the tilt bar with solid brass screw
eyes which means no staples to fall out. Ever.
|
| Self
balancing louvers |
|
Every louver
blade is balanced so that they remain in any position you place them
without the need for tensioning devices or other mechanical devices that
fail with time.
|
| Floating
panels |
|
Floating
panels insure that your panels will not crack when the expand and
contract due to the weather. |
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| Description of Options: |
| 1.3/4"
thick shutter |
|
Ideal for
where extra strength is needed and high traffic areas.
|
| Arched
top |
|
  Most
any style of shutter is available in an arched top. Arched designs
include half-round, quarter round, sunburst, eyebrow and gothic.
|
| Bahama
/ Bermuda style shutters |
|
 What
makes a Bahama Shutter a Bahama Shutter is when it is mounted at the top.
This allows the shutters to prop out like an awning over the window
giving protecting from the frequent showers while allowing for
visibility and airflow. Typically one shutter is used per window
which can result in some very wide shutters. To strengthen
such oversized shutters a center, vertical stile is added but not always
needed. The shutter shown at right features 3 center stiles.
|
| Beaded
overlap rabbeting |
|
 This
feature helps to block out light and give a more finished look to your
shutters. Where two shutters meet, one will over lap the other. A
vertical bead detail is then added to the stiles. To make all the
stiles look similar we bead the front and back of every vertical edge of
your interior shutters. Square overlap rabbets without the bead
are also available.
|
| Custom
stile size |
|
From the beginning
Kestrel Manufacturing has been designing and building custom shutters
and historic reproductions. Should you have a special layout in mind or
some of the original shutters to duplicate please fax us a drawing
detailing your specific needs. This includes matching the stile
and rail sizes as well as the location of any mid-rails. Other
features of Kestrel Shutters can be customized to match your personal
taste.
|
| Custom
rail size |
| Custom
rail location |
| Cut-outs
on paneled shutters |
|
All panel shutters are available with your choice of any of our 12
standard cutouts from circa 1847-1848 or your own custom decorative
cutouts. |
| Faux
tilt Bars |
|
Give your
fixed louvered shutters the look of operable louvered shutters with faux
tilt bars.
|
| Frame
for insect screens and storm windows |
|
Let us
provide you with frames that will mount to the back of any Kestrel
shutter. These frames can hold insect screens or storm windows.
|
| Hurricane
Protection |
|
Kestrel
shutters are ideal where hurricanes are a concern. Our 1.1/4"
thick and 1.3/4 thick frames of solid Spanish Cedar hardwood,
secured with pegged, Mortise & Tenon
joinery, greatly reduce the damaged caused from flying debris.
Add our special hurricane panels to any Kestrel shutter (including
operable louver) and you will have shutters that exceed Dade County
specifications for hurricane protection.
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| Exterior Shutter Hardware |
|
An extensive
array of exterior shutter hardware is available to give your home that
finishing touch. Choose from the largest selection of shutter dogs
available (several of which are made exclusively for Kestrel) as well as
hinges, slide bolts, hurricane locks and more. |
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