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INHERENT CHARACTERISTICS
STRONGEST CONSTRUCTION USED IN SHUTTERS
• Flared-edge dovetail construction is a master woodworking technique which uses the most structurally sound method for holding panels together, by interlocking the components.
• Competitors use alternative construction methods, such as mortise and tenon and standard dowel construction, which rely on glue to hold the components together.
• Stiles and rails are constructed with robust laminated lumber core for longer lasting performance and straightness.
OURS
Dovetail Construction
THEIRS
Dowel Construction
Rabbeted Stile Cross Section
Dovetail Construction
Mortise & Tenon
WATER SENSITIVITY
• Because Composite Shutters are a hybrid material which includes wood, and Wood Shutters are made from hardwood, they are not recommended for high humidity or wet environments such as kitchens and bathrooms.
• Caution should be used when leaving windows open to the elements, as exposure to rain or high humidity may damage shutters.