Exterior Window Shutters

Exterior window shutters were once used as window coverings when panes of glass were too expensive for most families to afford. The panels (also called leaves) opened and closed to control the amount of light, heat and precipitation that entered the home. One of the most common types of exterior window shutter, the Colonial style, gets its name from the period of history when the functional shutter flourished. Today, most shutters are merely ornamental in nature, though with some simple adjustments, they can be made functional once again.

Choosing an Exterior Colonial-Style Window Shutter

Many homeowners like to express themselves through the decor in their homes, whether it is in the furniture they choose, the color scheme they select or window treatments. The expression of one's individual style can be displayed on the exterior of the home, as well as inside, with attractive window shutters. At South Florida Aluminum, we carry a large line of products that can be used as decorative touches for your home as well as for storm protection.

To make your shutters operational, affix them to your home with hinges rather than mounting them in a fixed position. We can customize our Colonial shutters to your specifications with recessed planks, louvers, tongue and groove craftsmanship or a combination of these looks. Custom-made, elaborate designs, such as cutouts, arched tops and tie backs are available as well. We specialize in aluminum products and use a powder-coating finish that creates the look of real wood. Our storm shutters meet Florida Building Code standards of protection.