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What holds a shutter in place?
shutter dogs
Also called shutter holdbacks or shutter tiebacks, shutter dogs are designed to keep your window shutters tight to the wall when open. Mounted directly below the open shutter panel, they pivot horizontally, allowing you to release and close the shutters when needed.
How do you secure a loose shutter?
You will need to unscrew the hinge from the shutter and identify which hole(s) have become enlarged. Either step up to a thicker screw or repair the holes by using 2 pack filler* available in tube form that can be squeezed into the hole. Once dry, the excess can be carefully removed and lightly trimmed.
Why do they call them shutter dogs?
“Dog” is an Old English term defined as a “simple mechanical devices for holding, gripping, or fastening.” Therefore, restraints that hold exterior shutters in place are commonly called shutter dogs.
What is a shutter stay?
Shutter Stays, sometimes called ‘shutter dogs’ or ‘tie backs’, are used to hold the shutter in the open position. Stays are designed to sit in a vertical position by natural weight, but to be installed so that when turned sideways the shutter can close.
How are shutters attached?
Newer model shutters are mounted by hanging on a metal clip screwed into the wall. Older model vinyl shutters use a mounting clip called a “shutter lok.” Shutter loks mount through existing holes in the shutter that extend to the house facing surface. Shutter loks look like long plastic nails.
How does a Bahama shutter work?
How do Bahama shutters work? Bahama shutters are propped open with a telescoping arm, allowing them to be partially or fully open or completely closed for privacy, depending on how you want it. Because of this, you are able to control the amount of light that enters your house through the windows.
How do you hang clips on shutters?
Hold the shutter against the mounting surface in the position where it will be attached. Mark the center hole of each shutter clip (4 places). Draw lines vertically between the top and bottom marks. After completing Step 2, remove the Shutter-Clips from the shutter.
Do Bahama shutters keep out rain?
Storm protection: The main function of Bahama shutters is to provide protection during a hurricane. The hinges are located at the top of the window. They are thick and durable enough to withstand the strong winds and heavy rain of a hurricane.
Are Bahama shutters good for hurricanes?
What are the Benefits? Storm protection: The main function of Bahama shutters is to provide protection during a hurricane. The hinges are located at the top of the window. They are thick and durable enough to withstand the strong winds and heavy rain of a hurricane.