ONLY
nylon pins are used to pivot the louvers. Each nylon pin
has a 1/32nd shoulder, allowing even spacing between the
louver and style. Nylon
pins eliminate the problem of shrinking, swelling and wear
with movement associated with using wood dowels on the
louvers. This allows you to consistently move the louvers
easily. The nylon pins have a 1/32nd spacer, providing
clearance between louver and style, and prevents wear with
operation.
To
control the tension of the louvers, tension screw
placements are normally used, which form an integral part
with the nylon pins. Every top and Bottom rail is mortised
and tenoned into the vertical stile.
Shutter Installation Methods.
The
shutters are attached directly to the jamb of the window.
The
shutters are attached to a hang strip and the hang strip
is attached to the window jamb with screws. You
can use hang strips, turned in any direction, depending on
your window opening and shutter style. Hang strips may be
trimmed as needed.
A
hang strip on each side of the shutters attaches to the
wall. The inside edge of the strip should be slightly
beyond the window opening. This installation method is
typically used when an inside installation is not possible
or the opening is not square. It provides more space
behind the shutter for louvers to rotate open.
A
hang strip on each side of the shutters attaches to a flat
portion of the trim. The strip does not have to be located
exactly as shown above, but may be located anywhere on the
trim so long as there is enough flat surface. It is
important to make certain the louvers can be rotated fully
open.
