Exterior Composite Louvered Shutters
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Composite shutter with divider rail & 1.75″ louvers
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Composite shutter with divider rail & 1″ louvers
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Composite shutter with 1″ louvers zoom
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Composite shutter without divider rail
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Arch top composite shutter with 1″ louvers
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Composite shutter with 1″ louvers and tilt bar
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Composite primed shutter 1″ louvers
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Painted composite louvered shutter installed
Description
Composite louvered shutters provide the traditional appearance of exterior louvered shutters in a dense, durable material designed for fixed exterior applications. Each shutter is custom-built from Extira composite with substantial stiles and rails surrounding sections of simulated louvers.
Unlike wood and PVC shutters that use individual louver slats with open space between them, the louvers in composite shutters are machined into solid Extira sections. This construction creates the appearance of traditional louvers while maintaining a solid panel behind the angled louver faces.
Composite shutters are 1.25 inches thick with architectural detail on the front and a flat back. They are designed exclusively for stationary installation beside the window and cannot be mounted with hinges for functional operation.
Each shutter is made to order with custom dimensions and a choice of straight or arch tops, two louver sizes, divider rail configurations, decorative faux tilt bars and factory finish options.
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Dimensions
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Width
12 – 45″ in 0.25″ increments
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Height
15 – 96″ in 0.25″ increments
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Louvers
1.75″ louvers
Fixed 10° angle
Calculate number
No space between louvers
Stationary (Fixed down)
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Tilt Bar
Faux only – Optional (+$)
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Side Stiles
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Top Rail
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Divider Rail
2.125″ height
Required over 70″
Division Point: Bottom of shutter to center of divider
Second divider rail available
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Bottom Rail
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Shutter Depth
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Spec Sheet
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Width
12 – 45″ in 0.25″ increments
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Height
15 – 96″ in 0.25″ increments
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Louvers
1″ louvers (+$)
Fixed 16° angle
Calculate number
No space between louvers
Stationary (Fixed down)
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Tilt Bar
Faux only – Optional (+$)
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Side Stiles
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Top Rail
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Divider Rail
2.125″ height
Required over 70″
Division Point: Bottom of shutter to center of divider
Second divider rail available
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Bottom Rail
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Shutter Depth
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Spec Sheet
Details
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Material
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Finish & Colors
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Assembly
Tongue & groove joints
Industrial exterior glue
& 1″ staples
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Top Options
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Reverse
Back is flat without detail
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Weight
Approximately 3.2 lbs per sq ft
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Production
Approximate Time: 5-7 weeks
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Warranty
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Measure
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Install
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Hardware
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Composite Louvered Shutter Construction
Louvered composite shutters are constructed from Extira, a dense exterior-grade composite made primarily from wood fiber combined with phenolic resins, zinc borate wood preservative, and a water repellent. Large sheets of Extira are cut and machined to form the stiles, rails, and louver sections of each shutter.
Unlike wood and PVC louvered shutters, which use individual louver slats, the louvers on composite shutters are machined into solid sections of Extira. The angled faces create the appearance of traditional louvers, but there is no open space between them.
The individual components are assembled with tongue-and-groove joints, exterior adhesive, and staples to create a solid 1.25-inch-thick shutter. Architectural detail is machined into the front of the shutter, while the back is flat, making composite shutters suitable for stationary installation rather than functional operation.
Machining the angled louver surfaces can expose some of the embedded wood fibers, so the louvers may have a slightly more textured surface than the flat portions of the shutter. This is a normal characteristic of Extira and is generally inconspicuous once the shutters are painted and installed.
Customize Composite Louvered Shutters
Dimensions
Select the finished width and height of each individual shutter, not the dimensions of the window.
Composite shutters are designed for stationary installation. For traditional proportions, each shutter should generally be about half the width of the window so a pair appears capable of covering the opening. When available wall space does not allow this proportion, narrower shutters can be used.
Widths are available from 12 to 45 inches and heights from 15 to 96 inches, both in 0.25-inch increments.
See the composite exterior shutter measuring instructions before ordering.
Top Profile
Choose a straight or arch top profile.
A straight top is appropriate for standard rectangular windows. Arch top shutters can be used to follow the contour of an arched window and are ordered as either Arch Left or Arch Right.
For a pair of arch-top shutters, one left and one right shutter are normally required. A custom arch also requires a springline measurement, measured from the top of the shutter down to the point where the arch begins.
Louver Size
Choose between 1.75-inch or 1-inch louvers.
The 1.75-inch louver is the standard configuration and creates a broader louver pattern. The optional 1-inch louver creates a tighter pattern with a greater number of louvers over the height of the shutter.
The 1.75-inch louvers are positioned at a fixed 10-degree angle, while the 1-inch louvers are positioned at a fixed 16-degree angle.
Unlike traditional individual louvers, both sizes are machined into solid sections of Extira with no open space between the louvers. They are fixed in position and do not rotate.
Divider Rail
A divider rail is a horizontal member that separates the louvers into upper and lower sections. It can also be used to visually align the shutter with a horizontal feature of the window, such as a sash or mullion.
Depending on shutter height, select:
- No divider rail
- One centered divider rail
- One divider rail at a custom location
- Two divider rails at custom locations
At least one divider rail is required on shutters over 70 inches high.
For a custom location, measure from the bottom of the shutter to the center of the divider rail.
When two divider rails are selected, measure from the bottom of the shutter to the center of the first divider rail. Then, measure from the bottom of the shutter to the center of the second divider rail.
The final divider rail location may be slightly higher or lower than requested. The shutter height and number of louvers determine the exact final position.
Faux Tilt Bar
Traditional operable louvered shutters may use a vertical tilt bar to rotate multiple movable louvers together. Composite shutter louvers are fixed, so an optional faux tilt bar is available to reproduce this traditional architectural detail.
The tilt bar is decorative only and does not move or control the louvers. Most installations do not require a tilt bar, but it can be useful for matching existing shutters or achieving a more traditional appearance.
Installation
Composite shutters are designed exclusively for fixed installation beside the window.
Clear V-shaped polycarbonate mounting brackets are included with each shutter. The brackets attach to the structure and secure the shutter along the top and bottom edges, eliminating the need to drill mounting screws through the face of the shutter. Their location and clear construction make them largely concealed after installation.
Composite Shutter Hardware
Composite shutters are shipped with Polycarbonate v-shaped fixed mounting brackets for an easy and secure installation. The vertical side of the bracket attaches to the building, and the perpendicular side screws to either the top or bottom of the shutter. The brackets extend the full width of the shutter and are not easily visible after installation. The brackets are not pre-attached. Composite shutters are not compatible with other installation methods.
Install Composite Shutters
Because the back of a composite shutter is flat and does not contain the architectural detail found on the front, these shutters cannot be mounted with hinges to swing open and closed. The supplied fixed mounting brackets must be used for installation.
Louvered composite shutters are installed with the louvers facing downward. Decorative faux hinges and shutter dogs may be added to create the appearance of traditional operable shutter hardware, but they do not support or operate the shutter.
See the composite shutter installation instructions for complete written and video guidance.
Finish
Composite shutters are available unfinished, factory primed or factory painted. Extira is a paint-grade material and cannot be stained.
Unfinished – Paint Grade
The shutters arrive raw and sanded, ready for on-site priming and painting. Unfinished composite shutters must be properly primed and painted before exterior installation.
Primed
The shutters receive a factory-applied primer/sealer and are ready for final preparation and painting after delivery.
Painted – Standard Color
Choose from nine standard exterior shutter colors. Factory-painted shutters are primed and painted with Factory-painted exterior shutters are finished with General Finishes Exterior 450 Topcoat, a professional-grade, water-based exterior urethane/acrylic coating formulated for vertical outdoor surfaces. Touch-up paint is included.
Benjamin Moore
Standard Color
White (+$)
Black
Charcoal Slate
Black Forest Green
Chrome Green
Hamilton Blue
Country Redwood
Cottage Red
Tudor Brown
Benjamin Moore
Color Code
OC-151
HC-190 or 2132-10
HC-178
HC-187
HC-189
HC-191
HC-183
HC-184
HC-185
Painted – Custom Color
Shutters can be matched to virtually any exterior paint color by providing the paint manufacturer, color name and color number. Custom color matching is a one-time $250 charge per color, not per shutter.
White or other light-base custom colors may require an additional $35 per shutter. Any additional charge is presented for approval before the order is processed.
View the available exterior shutter colors and finishing options.
Ordering Details
Shutter Quantity
Composite shutters are priced and ordered individually, not as pairs.
Most windows use two shutters, so a typical window requires a quantity of 2. Shutters are sold individually because some applications require only one shutter, and an individual replacement may occasionally be needed.
Enter the total number of individual shutters needed in the Quantity field.
Production Time
Composite shutters are made to order. Current production time is approximately 5-7 weeks before shipment. Production estimates are updated as manufacturing demand changes.
Shipping
Standard shipping for composite shutters is $100 per order.
Shipping is FREE when the shutter order exceeds $1,000.
Oversized shutters are subject to a separate oversize shipping rate. An order containing a shutter 24 inches wide or greater, or 86 inches high or greater, is charged a one-time $300 oversize shipping rate for the entire order. The oversize shipping charge applies even when the order exceeds the $1,000 free-shipping threshold.
Composite Shutter Care and Maintenance
Composite exterior shutters require relatively simple routine maintenance. Clean the shutters as needed with mild soap, clean water, and a soft cloth or soft-bristle brush, then rinse thoroughly. Avoid pressure washers, abrasive pads and harsh cleaning chemicals that could damage the painted finish.
Periodically inspect the shutters for scratches, peeling paint or exposed material, paying particular attention to joints, edges and lower surfaces. Damaged areas should be cleaned, allowed to dry, and touched up with compatible primer and paint as needed. Factory-painted shutters include matching touch-up paint.
Also check the mounting brackets and fasteners periodically to make sure the shutters remain secure and properly aligned. Keeping shrubs, vines, and other vegetation away from the shutters helps protect the finish and allows surfaces to dry after rain.
See our complete exterior shutter care and maintenance guide for additional cleaning and maintenance recommendations.