From a simple sketch on a piece of scrap paper to completion, our office remodeling project has been a long job. Both inside and out we have remodeled to turn this old police station built around 1940 – 1950 into a working office and showroom. Just this past week our awning style Bahama shutters and …
Shutters
Shutters
Why Are There Pegs In Our Shutters & Doors?
Recently many customers have asked us about the hardwood pegs found in our doors and shutters. These pegs and their mitered layout on a completed frame are a signature mark of Kestrel Shutters and Doors. The pegged mortise and tenon joint is a time honored cabinet makers joint with a use that extends very far …
New Ways to Use Plantation Shutters
We often think of Plantation shutters as the most gracious of window treatments, giving interior windows a true Southern charm. Really, there are many other applications well suited for this airy wide louver style. Over the years we have had the following questions asked and the answers show the true versatility of Plantation Shutters. Can …
An Introduction to Plantation Shutters
If there is any one style of shutter that is requested more than any other it is Plantation Shutters. What is surprising is that many people come to us for Plantation Shutters without even knowing what they are. Simply put, there has been so much publicity on Plantation Shutters over the years that people recognize …
Finding The Correct Hinge Offset for Exterior Shutter Hardware
Finding the correct offset for exterior shutter hardware certainly can be daunting. But, with a little practice you’ll be well on your way to hanging your shutters with an offset that’s just right! What is Hinge Offset and why is it needed? Hinge Offset is the counterbalance needed for a shutter or door to easily …
Tailored to Fit Fabrics for both Doors and Shutters
Fabric prints and solids for both window shutters and interior doors are a really neat idea because it becomes so easy to change a room’s appearance with beautiful patterns and textures- Change the fabric panels throughout the seasons or by whim to update home decor without changing much of anything else. On display in our …