Panel exterior shutters have a significant architectural benefits to a home's aesthetic and historical integrity and come in a variety of styles. Aegis Shutters offers Raised Panel, California Raised Panel, and Grooved as a standard offering but we are happy to work with you to create the design of your dreams. For colonial, Georgian, and Federal-style homes, panel shutters provide crucial period authenticity, often with panels mirroring the proportions of windows or doors to create a harmonious relationships between different architectural elements.

Operable Louver Shutters

Operable louver shutters offer a historical accuracy that hearken to a time before air conditioning where air flow, sunlight exposure, and protection from the elements was the key to comfort.

Raised Panel

Fixed louver shutters feature angled slats that allow light and airflow that look beautiful at all times while offering protection from extreme weather when closed.

Panel Types

Shutter Options

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Arch Top to Match Windows

For round-top windows, Aegis Shutters are designed to mirror the arched shape at the top while maintaining full coverage for a custom fit. The louvers within the arched portion can be arranged horizontally or in a fan pattern. This custom fit preserves both the functional and aesthetic purposes of exterior shutters while honoring the architectural elegance of arched windows.

The shutter frame serves both structural and design purposes, mirroring key architectural elements of the house. The frame profiles can echo patterns found in window casings, columns, or other architectural elements creating visual harmony across the building's elements.

Shutter Frame Configuration

Tilt Rods

A shutter tilt rod is a vertical bar mounted on the back of louvered shutters that connects and controls all louvers simultaneously. When the rod is moved up or down, it rotates the attached louvers fastened to each slat. The tilt rod movement allows for precise adjustment of light, airflow, and privacy by positioning the louvers at any angle from fully open to completely closed. A faux tilt rod can be added to fixed louver shutters for an added design look.

Rabbeting

Rabbeting shutters involves cutting complementary grooves along the meeting edges so they overlap when closed. The rabbet joint typically extends 1/2 inch deep and wide, creating a tight joint that strengthens the closure point. This feature increases the durability of the shutter during heavy winds when closed and latched.

Aegis Shutters uses Benjamin Moore's highest quality exterior paint to add beauty and longevity that withstands the most extreme elements.
In fire prone areas, Aegis Shutters can paint your shutters with a exterior water based acrylic from Flame Control Coatings that creates a flame resistant barrier for added protection.

Paint Type and Color

Inspiration

Browse photos of a selection of exterior louver shutters we have built to spark endless design inspiration for your home's transformation. Each image showcases different ways to complement your home's architecture. You might discover unexpected color combinations, like sage green shutters against warm brick, or be inspired by unique hardware options such as decorative holdbacks shaped like anchors or fleur-de-lis. Seeing examples helps you envision how different shutter styles might work with your window proportions and how they can enhance your home's overall curb appeal, whether you're aiming for historical accuracy or contemporary charm.