[MassHistPres] composite shutters

[John Worden]

For what it's worth, I don't think we would allow any type of shutters 
except wood.  That said, even more important is that the shutters (1) be the 
correct size for the window (2) be engaged to the house in a  way so that 
they could be shut if necessary (3) have the slat slope side correct [i.e. 
so the theoretically shut shutters would shed rain].

J. Worden
Arlington HDC


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> Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:18:53 EST
> From: SCeccacci at aol.com
> Subject: [MassHistPres] exterior window shutters
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> Does anyone have experience with exterior window shutters custom made of
> "pultruded fiberglass, high density PVC and proprietary composite 
> materials"?
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> 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".
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> 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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