Shutters look great
by Betty J.
from Fort Myers, FL
Overall Rating:
5/5 stars
Appearance:
Construction:
Installation:
Value:
The shutters look great, the price was right, and It took no time to install them. We are very happy with the service.
Would you recommend this product to a friend?Yes Who measured your window for this product?
Professional
Who installed this product?
Professional Installer
Had a little trouble with the shutter manufacturer making the correct number of shutters. Ended up taking several weeks, but shutters look great and were easy to install.
Would you recommend this product to a friend?Yes Who measured your window for this product?
Me
Who installed this product?
Me
Cafe Style Shutters are used in a setting where you want an unobstructed view on the top of your window with shutters on the bottom. Faux Wood Shutters at a discount don't normally provide the flexibility to accomplish that, but at SelectBlinds, our cafe style shutters do exactly that. This faux wood shutter is scratch proof and moisture proof. Custom options such as hinge finish, tilt bar location, number of panels, and louver size, will make this faux wood shutter just right for your window fashion needs. All of our faux wood shutters are at a discount, and combine the durability of vinyl with the look and feel of a traditional wood shutter. SelectBlinds' cafe style shutters are made of Polyresin 3® to ensure a lifetime of worry free functionality.
Features
Manufactured and assembled in the USA.
Because there are no dangling cords, shutters are a safe window covering product with children or pets.
Made from Polyresin 3®. A colorfast compound with UV stabilizers designed with strength and durability, yet retaining a special warmth and feel.
Provides an unobstructed view on the top portion of windows.
Easy to clean. Simply use a mild soap and water.
Low maintenance and does not require painting.
Limited lifetime warranty.
Options
Available with your choice of 2 1/2", 3 1/2", or 4 1/2" elliptical louvers.
Hidden tilt bar is available.
Available in your choice of 3 hinge colors: painted to match, brass, or stainless steel.
Multiple frame options available.
Specifications
Minimum width: 6"
Maximum width: 108"
Minimum height: 18"
Maximum height: 75"
Rigid hollow core for increased R-value insulation.
Shutters over 60" in height require 1 dividing rail. Rail will be placed in the middle.
Shutters over 34" wide required 2 or more panels.
Minimum depth of 2 1/4" is required for 2 1/2" louver.
Made from Polyresin 3®. A colorfast compound with UV stabilizers designed with strength and durability, yet retaining a special warmth and feel.
Minimum depth of 2 7/8" is required for 3 1/2" louver.
Minimum depth of 3 1/2" is required for 4 1/2" louver.
A minimum flat wall area of 1 3/8" all the way around the window opening is required for trim frame inside mount.
Some assembly is required for installation.
3.4 R-value.
Shipping & Production
Information
Free shipping on all orders inside the continental United States.
All Faux Wood Cafe Style Shutters
are custom made to your specifications and typically ship 8 to 10 business days after ordering.
Please allow 1 to 5 additional business days for shipping.
2 day FedEx or UPS express shipping is available on all products.*
Measure the exact width (left to right) of the inside edge of the window frame in three places (top, middle and bottom).
Take the smallest of the three measurements.
Write down that size making sure that it is the first number of the measurement. This is the width you will order.
*production department will make all the necessary deductions to allow for mounting the frame in the window.
Height:
Measure the exact height (top to bottom) from the top inside edge down to the window sill in three places.
Take the largest of the three measurements.
Write down that size making sure that it is the second number of the measurement. This is the height you will order.
Frame types and window depth requirements:
No Frame (Direct Mount)
A minimum recess depth of 2 1/4" is required for a 2 1/2" louver.
A minimum recess depth of 2 7/8" is required for a 3 1/2" louver.
A minimum recess depth of 3 1/2" is required for a 4 1/2" louver.
L Frame
A minimum recess depth of 2 1/4" is required for a 2 1/2" louver.
A minimum recess depth of 2 7/8" is required for a 3 1/2" louver.
A minimum recess depth of 3 1/2" is required for a 4 1/2" louver.
Trim Frame
A minimum recess depth of 1 3/8" is required for a 2 1/2" louver
A minimum recess depth of 2" is required for a 3 1/2" louver.
A minimum recess depth of 2 5/8" is required for a 4 1/2" louver.
A minimum wall area of 1 3/8" all the way around the window opening is required.
Measuring Instructions For
- Outside Mount
Outside mount shutters are mounted on the wall, on molding or beyond molding and require at least 1 3/8” of flat surface to properly install the frame.
Width:
Measure the width (left to right) of the inside edge of the glass area including any molding around the glass in three places (top, middle, and bottom).
Take the largest of the three measurements and add 1 3/8" per frame side (2 3/4" total).
Example: If the window opening is 36", order 38 3/4". This will provide 1 3/8” coverage on each side of the window.
Write down that size making sure that it is the first number of the measurement. This is the width you will order.
Height:
Measure the height(top to bottom) of the inside edge of the window frame in three places (left, middle, and right).
Take the largest of the three measurements and add 1 3/8" per frame side (2 3/4" total).
Example: If the window opening is 36", order 38 3/4". This will provide 1 3/8” coverage on each side of the window.
*width and length measurements may vary +/- 1/8"
Window with no molding
Mounting directly onto the molding:
Frame types and window depth requirements:
Trim Frame
A minimum wall area of 1 3/8" all the way around the window opening is required.
Frame extensions are sent with every order in case more clearance in needed for the louvers to operate.