SHUTTERS

Often referred to as “classic deign with timeless appeal”, custom shutters epitomize good taste, great design and stunning appeal. Whether from premium hardwoods with gorgeous stains or luxurious custom paints to budget conscious alternate materials, Silverline represents 30 years of providing quality shutters with exacting installation standards.

Nationally recognized expertise coupled with the widest range of shutters available, guarantee that your shutters will be the focal point of your home. Tailored to fit nearly any application, Silverline is your best choice for truly custom shutters. Interior and exterior applications available.

Silverline is your best choice for truly Custom Shutters. No matter what look you're trying to achieve, there is a Silverline shutter solution to suit your needs and budget. You'll be amazed at the variety of colors, styles and materials that are available to you. All our shutters are made from the finest materials and custom-fitted, adding both beauty and value to your home.

SHUTTER OPTIONS

There are several factors which will determine what type of shutters you consider. These include the look, from both inside and outside, how much light you want to be able to block, the material and, of course, cost.

Shutters are mounted on a frame. The frame may be recessed into a window cavity, or it may extend into the room. More rare in the US are external shutters, though "storm" shutters are used in storm-prone areas and are made from metal or solid wood. Rolling shutters can be seen on storefronts. These are interlocking metal "louvres" which come together to block everything. Home shutters work in much the same way.

Marsha Shaul, Silverline Specialties "When you walk into a room with custom shutters, there is a sort of subconscious upgrading of the home in your mind. Nothing necessarily overt; just a subtle sense of substance and style."

Marsha

Shutters are used for both privacy and light control. Most shutters are comprised of a series of slats, called "louvres" which can be tilted using a rod, string or other device. In some rare cases, shutter louvres can be opened and closed individually, but these are normally found in very old (19th century and earlier) homes. In some warmer climates, shutters may actually take the place of windows.

The wider the louvre, the fewer are needed to close an openinig. While this may not appear important at first glance, consider the view from inside. When looking through the louvres to the outide, the mind needs to literally "assemble" the picture it sees between each louvre. The more louvres one has, the longer it takes for the eyes to adjust. Louvres normally come in sizes ranging from ½-inch to 4-inch and larger.

Louvre thickness or density will help determine how much light (and privacy) is afforded by the blinds. A blind can act as a "dimmer" or a complete light "block".

"A popular legend among designers is that shutters were first designed by Philipe Louvrier for King Louis XIV of Frane to enable the monarch to watch his court without himself being seen. Having installed the system, the unfortunate Louvrier was despensed with, leaving his family pensioned and his name on his product. In fact, the first recorded use of a shutter-like device was in ancient Rome, where a simple rock would be placed in a room opening and tilted to allow or block the light. Simple, but probably the ancestor of the modern blind."

Rick

Hardwood Shutters are crafted for maximum stength and durability, hardwood shutters are a beautiful and functional window finish that can add value and protection to your home. Silverline Specialists can match your existing interior or exterior colors and styles with over 100 paints and stains.

PVC Shutters are resistant to UV rays and won't warp, fade, chip or peel. If weather is a concern, then PVC shutters are a practical and beautiful solution offering the same benefits as wood shutters in a more economical package.

Hybrid shutters, by combining wood with manmade materials, are rapidly becoming the mainstream in window treatments. As with wood or PVC, Silverline Speciaties offers a range of hybrid shutters for inside and outside, doors and windows, each customized to fit perfectly and complement your color scheme.