Exterior Shutters for Austin and Central Texas
Southern Shutters Shades & Blinds offers a complete line of exterior shutters made from Western Red Cedar. Exterior wood shutters have a timeless appeal, the passage of time adds characteristics to wood shutters that cannot be simulated by synthetic products. As a wood shutter ages, the elements wear, the paint layers build. Each shutter takes on a personality of its own, giving a home unique character that plastic can only imitate.
Every seven to ten years you will need to refinish an exterior wood shutter. Simply lift your functional shutters off their panels and repaint. If you prefer, we can do it for you. Just call us at (512) 931-0400. We can quote a turnkey job of removal, professional repainting and reinstallation. You also have the option of bringing the shutter panels to our factory in Manor where we will process them through our professional refinishing system. At that time, you have the option to change colors, or not. Built to last, these mortise & Tenon exterior wood shutters will provide a lifetime of service.
We recommend Western Red Cedar for Exterior shutter Products, naturally decay resistant, tight grained and light weight, it is the perfect choice for Exterior shutters. Harvested from Canadian forests Western Red Cedar is FSC certified sustainable.
Additional Wood Species are also offered, including Spanish Cedar, Cypress and African Mahogany.
Bahama Style Shutters
Available in six slat options that can be made to meet most specifications. These exterior wood shutters offer a world of custom options. The Traditional louver is offered in a wide variety of sizes. The European design is a Southern Shutter & Blinds specialty. Inspired while collaborating with a Tuscan shutter manufacturer, this design has the feel and look of classic wooden shutters seen throughout Europe.
Board & Batten
Southern Shutters Shades & Blinds offer Board & Batten exterior wood shutters with that Mediterranean feel. For that classic Ranch style architecture we incorporate the Z-board. Construction includes 1" thick, equally spaced, custom sized boards. Board width is determined by overall shutter width and Board count, which may be specified to achieve custom board counts.
To prevent the possibility of sagging over time Each Board & Batten exterior shutter joint has stainless steel screws, as well as a wood pegs. This time tested construction method is further enhanced by the use of water proof exterior glue.
Nothing matches the performance of Western Red, a naturally decay-resistant wood, it is the preferred choice for this exterior shutter application. Straight and light in weight.
Fixed Louvers
Available in six slat options that can be made to meet most specifications. These exterior wood shutters offer a world of custom options. The Traditional louver is offered in a wide variety of sizes. The European design is a Southern Shutter & Blinds specialty. Inspired while collaborating with a Tuscan shutter manufacturer, this design has the feel and look of classic wooden shutters seen throughout Europe.
Louvers Raised Panel Shutters
Southern Shutters Shades & Blinds custom manufacture exterior movable louvered plantation style shutters to meet most customer specifications. Some common applications are shown below.
Raised Panel Shutters
Southern Shutters & Blind manufacture exterior raised panel wood shutters that can be made to meet virtually any specification.
