Plantation shutters - Function meets beauty

Plantation shutters are becoming a popular and effective way to add a new elegant look to your home. Both are functional and attractive.

Parts of a Plantation shutters

Traditional plantation shutters have a fairly simple design. Planting fins usually consist of a set of vertical panels along the entire length and can be divided into four main parts:

The horizontal slats on the top and bottom of the shutter are called "rails." Some plantation shutters can also contain one or more horizontal rails in the center of the blind, dividing the plantation blind into different levels.

Located on the sides of the blind, vertical "uprights" are installed.

The "grilles" are the parallel slats that are between the uprights, which can be tilted and adjusted to allow more or less light. The grilles can be made in different sizes and shapes.

The "tilt bar" is the mechanism that controls the movement of the blinds. These also come in a variety of styles.

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Single tilt rods are a continuous vertical rod that connects and controls all blinds simultaneously.

A split tilt bar is exactly that: a tilt bar separated into individual pieces. This allows separate control of multiple levels found in a shutter panel, for example, by adjusting the upper level to allow more light while keeping the lower level vents closed, for greater privacy.

Hidden tilt rods discreetly hide the device behind the shutter panel.

Where does plantation shutter come from? Blinds have been used for many centuries. Some experts say they were used since ancient Greece, the slats are marble slabs. They were used before the glass was available, to protect elements such as rain, wind and direct heat from the sun's rays. They also effectively protected against insects and small animals entering the building. The real function of the blinds was appreciated with the passage of these harmful elements, and the blinds could be opened, thus allowing sunlight and a cool breeze to ventilate the establishment.

Many old houses in the south have found the beauty and practicality of these blinds, incorporating them into the design of the decadent houses found in the Old South plantations. The term "plantation shutter" is derived from these applications. These threads have seen a remarkably small change since these early days.

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Modern plantation shutters

Today, plantation shutters are available in a wide range of sizes, styles, and materials. They are found in all parts of the world, in all styles of home. Most are made of hardwood, such as poplar or bar, and can have several finishes to add an architectural touch to residential and commercial properties. Wooden plantation blinds such as cherry, oak, mahogany or walnut are exceptionally attractive.

Plantation shutters can be used individually or interconnected to cover multiple windows or a large one. Many plantation shutters manufacturers allow you to create custom blinds to give your home a unique look and make a design statement.

Current plantation shutters still offer the many features that previous generations have found so useful. Plantation shutters are fully adjustable to allow more or less light, provide privacy and may even have insulation benefits.