Although all 28 windows are 3 feet by 6 feet - every shutter was made to fit every individual window opening. There are 56 panels in all. Although our windows are plumb and square - to operate perfectly - some spacers will have to be used.
Each shutter was packed in its own shipping blanket.
The shutters were made in The Louver Shop - a national company that makes custom shutters near Dahlonega GA. The company is owned by Jim Tortorelli - an FSU graduate and friend of ours. We met him through Lulu's brother Jack. Jack's firm makes the bulk plastic for The Louver Shop.
Burkett Carver - the sales agent - place each shutter next to the designated window - making sure all the numbers matched. On Thursday - the crew from the factory will be here to install all 28 pairs.
Each shutter panel has two sets of slats - uppers and lowers - that can be opened independently. There are 10 slats for the top and 10 slats for the bottom. We had a choice of wood or plastic. We chose plastic because the color is the same thru and thru - even if they get chipped. Also there will be shutters in the shower and above the tub. We did not want any warping or wood rot.
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