Sizing & Specs

PANELED SHUTTERS

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Paneled - Composite

Specs Default Minimum Maximum
Shutter Thickness 1.25" Default Only Default Only
Stiles 2.50" 1.5" 4"
Top Rail 2.50" 1.5" 8"
Center Rail 2.50" 1.5" 8"
Bottom Rail 2.50" 2 1/8" 8"
Panel Width (visible) n/a 9" 47.25"
Shutter Width n/a 11.25" 55.25"
Shutter Length n/a 15" 96"

Paneled - PVC

Specs Default Minimum Maximum
Shutter Thickness 1-3/8" - -
Stiles 2-3/8" - -
Top Rail 2-3/8" - -
Center Rail 2-3/8" - -
Bottom Rail 2-3/8" - -
Panel Width (visible) - 8.25" 47.25"
Shutter Width - 11.25" 55.25"
Shutter Length n/a 18" 95"

*Panels are made of Rockbridge Composite
*Louvers are fully PVC

Paneled - Wooden (Pine, Red Grandis, Cedar or Mahogany)

Specs Default Minimum Maximum
Shutter Thickness 1" 1" 1.5"
Stiles 2 1/8" 1.5" 4"
Top Rail 3" 2" 9"
Center Rail 3" 2" 9"
Bottom Rail 3" 2" 9"
Panel Width (visible) n/a 9" 47.25"
Shutter Width n/a 11.25" 55.25"
Shutter Length n/a 15" 108"

Paneled - Vinyl

Specs Default Minimum Maximum
Shutter Thickness 1" Default Only Default Only
Stiles 2" Default Only Default Only
Top Rail Cathedral: 9 1/4", 12" 3" Default Only Default Only
Top Rail Straight: 9 1/4", 12" 2" Default Only Default Only
Top Rail: 14 1/2", 16 1/2", 18" 3" Default Only Default Only
Center Rail 3" Default Only Default Only
Bottom Rail 4" Default Only Default Only
Panel Thickness 5/8" Default Only Default Only
Shutter Width 9 1/4", 12", 14 1/2", 16 1/2" and 18" Default Only Default Only
Shutter Length - One Panel Style n/a 18" 144"
Shutter Length - Two Panel Style n/a 22" 144"
Shutter Length - Three Panel Style n/a 33" 144"
  • Duralok Vinyl is made from maintenance-free UV stabilized polypropylene that is approximately 1/8" thick
  • Vinyl shutters have a 'hollow' back and are purely decorative.
  • Vinyl Louvers are open louvers with a hollow back

LOUVERED SHUTTERS

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Louvered - Composite

Specs Default Minimum Maximum
Shutter Thickness 1.25" Default Only Default Only
Stiles 2.50" 1.5" 4"
Top Rail 2.50" 1.5" 8"
Center Rail 2 1/8" 1.5" 8"
Bottom Rail 2.50" (varies) 2 1/8" 8"
Louver Angle faux louvers faux louvers faux louvers
Louver Height 1.75" 1 1/8" 3"
Louver  Width (visible) n/a 9" 47.25"
Shutter Width n/a 11.25" 55.25"
Shutter Length n/a 15" 96"

Louvered - PVC

Specs Default Minimum Maximum
Shutter Thickness 1-3/8" Default Only Default Only
Stiles 2-3/8" Default Only Default Only
Top Rail 2.75" Default Only Default Only
Center Rail 2.5" Default Only Default Only
Bottom Rail 4-1/8" (varies) Default Only Default Only
Louver Angle 27 degrees Default Only Default Only
Louver Height 1-5/8" - -
Louver  Width (visible) 5/16" - -
Shutter Width - 8" 30"
Shutter Length - 18" 95"

Louvered - Wooden (Pine, Red Grandis, Cedar or Mahogany)

Specs Default Minimum Maximum
Shutter Thickness 1" 1" 1.5"
Stiles 2 1/8" 1.5" 4"
Top Rail 3.50" 2" 7"
Center Rail 3.5" louver specific louver specific
Bottom Rail 3.50" (varies) 2" 9"
Louver Angle 17 degrees 17 degrees 45 degrees
Louver Height 1.75" 1.25" 1.75"
Louver  Thickness 0.25" 0.25" 3/8"
Shutter Width n/a 9" 55.25"
Shutter Length n/a 15" 108" *
  • Louver angle of 29 degrees or less = a closed style.
  • Louver angle of 30 degrees or greater = an open style.
  • Louver widths 19" or greater require a back strap or will VOID warranty.
  • Shutter length maximum without a center rail is 96".

Louvered - Vinyl

Specs Default Minimum Maximum
Shutter Thickness 1" Default Only Default Only
Stiles: 9 1/4", 12", 14 1/2", 16 1/2" 2" Default Only Default Only
Stiles: 18" 3" Default Only Default Only
Top Rail Cathedral: 2 3/4" 2 3/4" Default Only Default Only
Top Rail Straight: 9 1/4", 12" 1 1/4" Default Only Default Only
Top Rail Straight: 14 1/2", 16 1/2", 18" 3" Default Only Default Only
Center Rail 3" Default Only Default Only
Bottom Rail 4" Default Only Default Only
Louver Width 1" Default Only Default Only
Shutter Width 9 1/4", 12", 14 1/2", 16 1/2" and 18" Default Only Default Only
Shutter Length n/a 18" 144"
  • Duralok Vinyl is made from maintenance-free UV stabilized polypropylene that is approximately 1/8" thick
  • Vinyl shutters have a 'hollow' back and are purely decorative.
  • Vinyl Louvers are open louvers with a hollow back

BOARD & BATTEN SHUTTERS

Board & Batten - Composite

Specs Default Minimum Maximum
Shutter Thickness 1" (1 5/8" with battens) Default Only Default Only
Board Width n/a 1" 9"
Batten Height 3.5" any any
Shutter Width n/a 7" 48"
Shutter Length n/a 15" 96"
  • Composite board & batten shutters must specify if 3rd batten (or more) is desired. Otherwise, they will be built with two battens regardless of length.

Board & Batten - PVC

Specs Default Minimum Maximum
Shutter Thickness 1" (2" with battens) Default Only Default Only
Board Width 4" 3-7/8" 9"
Batten Height 4" - -
Shutter Width n/a 8" 20"
Shutter Length n/a 15" 96"
  • PVC board & batten shutters must specify if 3rd batten (or more) is desired. Otherwise, they will be built with two battens regardless of length.
  • Lengths 55"-81" require 3 Battens, while lengths 82" or greater require 4 battens. Choosing less battens for these lengths voids the MHG warranty.

Board & Batten - Wooden (Pine, Red Grandis, Cedar or Mahogany)

Specs Default Minimum Maximum
Shutter Thickness 1" (2" with battens) 1" (2" with battens) 1" (2" with battens)
Board Width varies 3" 9"
Batten Height 3.5" (varies) 3" 9"
Shutter Width n/a 12" 48"
Shutter Length n/a 15" 96"
  • Wood board & batten shutters 55"-81" in length or greater, require three battens to be covered under our warranty.
  • Wood board & batten shutters 82" or greater in length or greater require four battens to be covered under our warranty.
  • You may choose to have less battens and void the warranty.

Board & Batten - Vinyl

Specs Default Minimum Maximum
Shutter Thickness 1" (2" with battens) Default Only Default Only
Board Width 3 1/2" Default Only Default Only
Batten Height 3 1/2" Default Only Default Only
Open Weave 3/4" Default Only Default Only
Joined B&B Shutter Widths 7", 10 1/2", 14" and 17 1/2" Default Only Default Only
Spaced B&B Shutter Widths 7 3/4", 12", 16 1/4", and 20 1/2" Default Only Default Only
Shutter Length n/a 18" 144"
  • Vinyl board & batten shutters must specify if 3rd batten is desired, otherwise they will be built with two battens regardless of length.
  • Duralok Vinyl is made from maintenance-free UV stabilized polypropylene that is approximately 1/8" thick
  • Vinyl shutters have a 'hollow' back and are purely decorative.
  • Vinyl Louvers are open louvers with a hollow back

BAHAMA/BERMUDA SHUTTERS

Bahama/Bermuda - PVC Shutters

Specs Default Minimum Maximum
Shutter Thickness 1-3/8" - -
Stiles 2-3/8" - -
Top Rail 2.75" - -
Center Rail 2.5" - -
Bottom Rail 4-1/8" (varies) - -
Louver Angle 27 degrees - -
Louver Height 1-5/8" - -
Louver  Width (visible) n/a - -
Shutter Width n/a 16" 60"
Shutter Length n/a 18" 95"
  • PVC Bahama/Bermuda shutters 84" or greater in length will contain aluminum stiffening support rods





Additional Spec Notes:

  • Any louvered or paneled shutter under 14" wide will have 1.5" stiles vs the default stile size for that particular style of shutter/material.
Mar 19, 2024

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