Exterior Shutter Non-Strap Hinges

Looking for exterior shutter hinges? Here you can find and order all of the different styles of edge mortised and cast surface hinges offered at Kestrel Shutters. We also offer a variety of strap hinges for exterior shutters which you can view by clicking here. Don't see what you are looking for? Let us know and we will find it or have it custom made for you.

Here at Kestrel we are proud of the fact that many of our exterior shutter hardware pieces are made locally by some of the most respected and skilled blacksmiths and foundries in the country. When you see this symbol you can be assured that your hardware is made within 50 miles of our own manufacturing facility.

Here at Kestrel we are proud of the fact that the bulk of our exterior shutter hardware is made locally by some of the most respected and skilled blacksmiths and foundries in the country. When you see this symbol you can be assured that your hardware is made within 50 miles of our own manufacturing facility.

Item #	Material	Description
HE1-401	Plate Steel	Edge Mortised lift-off hinge
HE1-405	Plate Steel	Edge Mortised, "H" lift-off hinge

HE5-670

Never Rust -
Cast Aluminum

Surface Mounted, Caribbean Gravity hinge - ideal for homes with storm windows

HE3-370	Cast Iron	Edge Mortised, Acme Lull & Porter hinge
HE3-321	Cast Iron	Surface Mounted, Clarks Tip Frame hinge
HE3-323	Cast Iron	Surface Mounted, Clarks Tip Brick hinge

Click here to view our strap hinges for exterior shutters.

Edge Mortised lift-off hinge Plate Steel - 11 gauge¹ and 14 gauge² Item # HE1-401	Hinge Size height x width	Price per pair includes mounting hardware
	Hinge Size height x width	finished
	3" x 3" ²	$28/pair
	3" x 5.1/2" ²	$29/pair
	4" x 4" ¹	$42/pair
	4" x 6.1/2" ¹	$43/pair

Edge Mortised, "H" lift-off hinge Plate Steel - 11 gauge¹ and 14 gauge² Item # HE1-405	Hinge Size height x width	Price per pair includes mounting hardware
	Hinge Size height x width	finished
	3" x 3" ²	$29/pair
	3" x 5.1/2" ²	$29/pair
	4" x 4" ¹	$43/pair
	4" x 6.1/2" ¹	$44/pair
	4" x 8.1/2" ¹	$88/pair

Caribbean Gravity Hinge Cast High Tensile Strength Aluminum Item # HE5-670	Hinge Size height x width	Price per set
		unfinished	finished
	3" x 3"	$40.00/set	$52.50/set
	This hinge is designed to hold the shutter out away from the window frame. The hinge half that mounts to the house projects out 2.1/8" while the half attached to the shutter only projects out 7/8". This allows you to close your shutters when you have storm windows.

Edge Mortised, Acme Lull & Porter Hinge Cast Iron Items # HE3-372 to HE3-378	Hinge Size height x width	Price per set
	Hinge Size height x width	unfinished	powder coated black
	2.3/8" x 3.1/8"	$15.00/set	n/a
	2.3/8" x 3.3/4"	$16.00/set	$22.00/set
	2.7/8" x 4.1/2"	$17.00/set	$23.00/set
	2.7/8" x 5"	$18.00/set	n/a
	3.1/8" x 5.1/2"	$19.00/set	n/a
	3.3/8" x 6.5/8"	$27.00/set	$34.00/set
	4" x 9"	58.00/set	n/a

Item # HE3-321	Clark's Tip hinge for Frame Construction Cast Iron
	Hinge Size height x width	Price per set
		unfinished
	2" x 1.1/8"	$12.00/set

Item # HE3-323	Clark's Tip hinge for Brick Construction Cast Iron
	Hinge Size height x width	Price per set
		unfinished
	2.3/8" x 3.1/8"	$17.00/set

When considering which size and type of hinge is the best for you,
consider the following items:

Even if you only plan to use your shutters as decoration you should still use exterior shutter hinges. When shutters are mounted directly to the face of a house there is no room for ventilation between the shutter and the house. This results in a tremendous heat build up from the sun that can cause damage to siding and painted finishes.

One way around this is to mount the shutters permanently to a block of wood so that there is room for ventilation. The drawback with this is that whenever you need to do housework in the area of your windows you will have to pry the shutters off the face of your house. This can be avoided by using any of the hinges we offer. They only take a few minutes to install and will allow you to easily lift off the shutters when you go to repaint or even just to wash off the siding.

If you have an older house that had shutters at one time, take a look for any hardware that is still mounted to your house. While the shutters may have been destroyed, or taken down and lost, the hardware was usually left on the house. This is one way to find out what was originally used. You can also take a look at some other homes in your area. Another way is to check in with the local historical society. They will often have old photographs showing what was used in your area.

If you are not matching a style of hardware then go with what you like the most. However, certain type of hardware will only work in certain situations.

Mortised hinges like the Acme Lull & Porter can only be used where there is enough wood trim, within the opening, to mount the shutters. One way to think of this type of hinge is picture it as a fancy door hinge. Part of the hinge is mortised into the edge of the shutter, part is mortised into the window trim. If your windows are flush with the face of your house and your trim then you will need to use a surface mounted hinge.

Surface mounted hinges are exactly that; hinges that are mounted to the face of your window trim or the face of your house. If you are using your shutters for storm protection we recommend going with the heavier, straight strap hinges.

If you are using an edge mortised hinge like the Acme Lull & Porter hinges you are going to choose a hinge based on the overall width of the hinge when in the open position. Measure the distance from where the shutter will rest when in the closed position to the position where the shutter will sit in the opened position. Remember, when the shutters are in the opened position they should stand out from the face of the house. This way there will always be ventilation behind the shutter. Once you have this measurement choose the hinge that's width is larger than than this measurement. For example, if the measurement from the shutter in the opened position to the shutter in the closed position is 4.5/8", choose the 5" wide Acme Lull & Porter hinge.

For surface mount hinges you are going to choose the hinge based on the offset. The offset you will need will be based on the type of construction you have and the depth of your window sill. The smaller the offset, the shallower the depth of your window frame. For simple reference use this drawing.

If you're still not sure which hinge will work best for you click here to view and fill out our window and hinge worksheet. The worksheet will help us to help you determine which hinge will work best for you.

Kestrel Exterior Shutter Mortised & Cast Hinges

Click here to view our strap hinges for exterior shutters.

When considering which size and type of hinge is the best for you, consider the following items:

When considering which size and type of hinge is the best for you,
consider the following items: