JEWELRY FOR YOUR HOUSE

There is something ineffably delightful about an object that simply and skillfully does what it is meant to do, with no pretense or posturing. Therein lies the tremendous attraction of Timberlane's hand-forged strap hinges and pintels. Not only are they sturdy, handsome and strong, they will continue to please, and operate smoothly and dependably for years and years to come. What could possibly more alluring?

Admittedly, at first blush it may be difficult to fathom such a deep, abiding attachment to hardware. But once you begin to appreciate the distinctive quality of our hand-forged, early American slide bolts, pull-rings and tie-backs, you, too, will see the light. And you'll understand why we've been inspired to develop such an extensive collection of styles, shapes, and sizes, as well as offering custom services for design-it-yourself types. We simply believe it's entirely possible to please all the people all of the time.

Of course, no discussion about shutter hardware would be complete without a guide for measuring for the offset, the space between the shutter in the open position and the window frame.

SELECTING THE RIGHT HARDWARE

Hardware Specification: Shutter hardware is as critical to the overall look of your shutter project as the shutters themselves. When determining what hardware to put on your shutters, your considerations may include:

1. Do you want your shutters to be functional?
2. What kind of window casing details do you have?
3. What is the size and weight of your shutters?
4. What "look" are you trying to achieve?
5. What is your budget?

Two other key considerations are hardware material and style....

Hardware material: If your shutter hardware is properly painted and cared for, you should expect it to last a very long time - possibly longer than you will! Stainless steel hardware is also an option. While stainless steel hardware may provide additional durability and longevity for any installation, we strongly recommend stainless steel hardware for coastal applications or in any humid climate where rusting may be an issue.

Hardware Styles: There are many different styles of hardware to choose from, and a good supplier will take the time to talk you about your personal preferences. At a minimum you will need to select hinges and some form of tie back (shutter dog or otherwise). You may also want to consider locks, pull rings and bullet catches.

A Timberlane Shutter Design Professional will gladly walk you through the shutter, hardware selection process. Our Shutter Design Professionals can be reached at 800-250-222I or sales@timberlane.com.