SHUTTER GLOSSARY
Rails:
The structural upper and lower parts of a shutter panel. They range in height from 2" to 4-1/2" based on panel height and louver size. Our rails come 4-1/2” x ¾” 4.5RP or 5-1/2” x ¾” 5.5RP, primed.
Stiles:
The structural right and left parts of a shutter panel. They house the nylon bushing the louver rotates on. Our stiles width is 2" x 1-1/16”, flat stiles pre-drilled for 3" or 4" centers SFAP-D3 or D4, and rabbeted pre-drilled stiles SRAP-D3 or D4, primed.
Divider Rails:
Utilized to provide additional strength to a panel and allow separate operation of the louvers above and below the divider rail. A great feature of the divider rail is when you want to close the lower louvers for privacy and open the louvers above the divider rail for light and ventilation control. Our divider rails are available in 3” x ¾”, 3MDRP or 4” x ¾”, 4MDRP, primed.
Louvers:
The louvers rotate on a pin in a bushing and are connected to a tilt rod that coordinates the louver rotation for control of light, privacy and ventilation. Our louvers are 3-1/2” x 7/16” L3P and 4-1/2” x 7/26” L4P, primed
Tilt Bar:
Controls rotation of louvers in a coordinated manner for control of light, privacy and ventilation. Our tilt rod is mounted on the rear (hidden) of the louver’s edge on the hinge side, RCR-3L and RCR-4L.
Tension System:
Is provided on our custom wood shutters to adjust the louver tension to keep movement of louvers consistent.