[MassHistPres] exterior window shutters

[Sullivan, Charles M.]

I'll put in a plug here for traditional wood shutters from Beech River Mill in Ossipee, N.H. Their shutters are of the highest quality and are made to local patterns - in fact, they are made on the original 19th century machinery. (Traditional shutter details, like those of window sash, follow local practices; shutters from other regions, or generics from national manufacturers, aren't likely to be correct for New England.) In addition, the proprietor, Don Oulette, is often available to confirm dimensions on site. I've seen these shutters in an oceanfront location where they've stood up well for 20 years with no visible deterioration so far.

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Charles M. Sullivan, Executive Director
Cambridge Historical Commission
831 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, Mass.  02139
617 349-4684 voice, 349-3116 fax

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Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 1:19 PM
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Subject: [MassHistPres] exterior window shutters

Does anyone have experience with exterior window shutters custom made of "pultruded fiberglass, high density PVC and proprietary composite  materials"?

I have read about shutters of this material (perhaps there are other synthetic materials as well?) that are assembled in the same manner as  normal wood shutters and made to order. They can be made in the  traditional patterns used
for wood shutters and can be painted.   They are said to be
"maintenance-free".

How does the price for shutters of this synthetic material compare with custom made wood shutters of cedar or mahagony?

I have found references to these shutters made by Atlantic Premium  Shutters and by Timberlane Shutters.  Does anyone know of their  products?

Susan McDaniel Ceccacci
Historic Preservation Consultant
Jefferson, Massachusetts



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