Functional Exterior Shutters

Three materials can be installed on functional hinges: wood, PVC and aluminum.

Colonial-style wood shutters can be installed on hinges to swing open and closed. Shutter dogs are employed to keep exterior shutters in an open position. Bahama shutters hang from the top of the window to suspend over the opening.

PVC shutters are successfully crafted to look and feel like wood but are waterproof. They can also be installed with hinges and designed in the Bahama style. If you’re not sure which material is right for you, continue to a deep-dive comparison between PVC and wood shutters.

Aluminum shutters arrive with hinges pre-attached. They are popular along the coast because of their smooth powder-coated finish and ability to protect from hurricanes and tropical storms.