What hinges to use on shutters?

2. Hinge type.

Can you put hinges on vinyl shutters?

Vinyl Shutters are for decorative use only and cannot be installed for functional use. However there are several products including fake hinges and scroll holdbacks that will decorate vinyl shutters and make them more attractive.

How do you measure for exterior shutter hardware?

FOR CASE-MOUNT HINGES: Measure from the casing (B) to the back of the wood (A). This dimension is considered your offset and is used when selecting hinge offset. FOR JAMB-MOUNT HINGES: Measure from the back of the inside edge of the casing (C) to the back of the wood (A) and then add the thickness of the shutter.

What is a pintle hinge?

In electrical cubicle manufacture, a pintle hinge is a hinge with fixed and moving parts. The hinge has a pin “pintle” and can be both external and internal. One part on the body of the cubicle, one part on the door and the third part is the pintle.

How do outdoor shutters work?

Functional exterior shutters attach to the trim around the window (the casing) and swing into the window opening, resting flush with the casing when closed and latched. When open, the shutters stand proud of the house, held in place by a pivoting metal tieback (also called a shutter dog), a hook, or a catch.

What hardware is needed for exterior shutters?

Most wood exterior shutters require only two hinges, but extremely tall panels may benefit from more (requiring a divider rail). Composite shutters are heavier than wood and often need additional hinges for support. A variety of cast iron hinges are offered for most outside window configurations.

How do you determine shutter size?

For the most authentic look, we recommend measuring only the window opening not including any frame or trim around it. Typically, the width of your shutters should be half of your total window width….

What is a lunette ring?

A CURT lunette ring provides a solid connection to your pintle hitch. They feature strong, forged steel construction, and many are channel-mounted for easy height adjustment. Choose a pintle hitch ring with a 2-1/2-inch or 3-inch inside diameter and in raw steel or black powder coat finish.

What kind of hinges are used for shutters?

This hinge is designed to hold the shutter out at an angle, away from the window. This is a 2 piece extruded hinge. The “L” shaped extrusion mounts to the wall above the window while the straight extrusions mounts to the top of the shutter.

Where does the hinges go on a kestrel shutter?

This is a 2 piece extruded hinge. The “L” shaped extrusion mounts to the wall above the window while the straight extrusions mounts to the top of the shutter.

What do you need to know about exterior shutter hardware?

Exterior shutter hardware is not strictly utilitarian. Hinges, shutter dogs, bolts, and pulls increase the visual appeal of composite and wood exterior shutters alike. Non-functional shutters are often installed with authentic hardware for aesthetic purposes to enhance the overall appearance of the window shutters and unified home.

Why do you need hinges and shutter dogs?

Hinges, shutter dogs, bolts, and pulls increase the visual appeal of composite and wood exterior shutters alike. Non-functional shutters are often installed with authentic hardware for aesthetic purposes to enhance the overall appearance of the window shutters and unified home.

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