Shutter hardware can be used to make shutters function where they actually close over the window. Hardware can also be used to make shutters appear to function where they do not actually close over the window. The same hardware is used for both applications. The only difference is the measuring of the shutters, the offset of the hinges and pintles and the need for a shutter lock or shutter bolt. Whether you are looking for functional shutter hardware for working shutters or just for the looks, we will step you through the process of determining the correct offset. We have extensive experience in installing exterior shutters and are shutter hardware experts.
Every installation begins with a shutter pintle. The pintle is the part of the hinge system that attaches to the house. The shutter hinge will attach to the shutter and will have an eye hole or sleeve that fits on the vertical pin of the pintle. There are various types of shutter pintles including lag pintles, plate pintles and jamb pintles. Each type has an appropriate application. We will help you determine based on your application which pintle type is best.
There are various style of shutter hinges, pintles, locks, bolts and holdbacks. They are offered in multiple materials – forged steel, wrought steel, aluminum, plain steel and stainless steel. most of the hardware we sell is powder coated black. We do offer custom color powder coated exterior shutter hardware. Pricing for stainless steel is about twice the price of forged steel; however, it will last 4 times longer and is more resistant to rust. If you need functional shutters, you will find more offset options in stainless steel than you will find in forged steel. We can provide pricing and details for each shutter hardware material option.
