Savannah Shutters....

Our Savannah Shutter is the most popular shutter line we sell for a number of reasons. First, our Savannah shutters are the most economical shutter we sell. Second, our Savannah shutters do not warp. Third, our Savannah shutters are strong, durable, and made with high quality HDF (High Density Fiberboard). We have been producing shutters since 1949 and for almost half that time natural hardwood, especially Cedar,

was the staple of our shutter construction. Cedar was light, durable, and cost effective. Then, in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s lumber mills, enticed by a number of factors, began researching, developing, and introducing new products that were superior in many ways to natural hardwoods.

In 1966 the prototypes for today’s MDF (medium density fiberboard) were developed and, as time passed and technology improved, HDF (high density fiberboard), a more refined and durable version of MDF, was developed. HDF is a technologically refined natural wood product. First, the wood is refined into long fibrous strands which are cleaned to remove any imperfections, damaging natural resins, pitch, and sap. Then the strands are elongated and further refined to remove any physical imperfections or defects which could lower the product’s performance. Next the fibrous strands are rebound under intense heat and pressure with high grade industrial adhesives, resins, and bonding agents. Finally the product is quality controlled with precise laser instruments to ensure strength, durability, smoothness, and quality. 

Finish craftsmen use HDF when the inconsistencies and uncertainty of natural hardwood could undermine the integrity of the final product. Fine shutter manufacturers use HDF because it preserves the strength and durability of wood while providing the added benefit of a warp-free material. In addition, HDF does not have a natural grain which can hinder the painting process and reduce the overall quality of the final painted product. HDF also produces less waste then unrefined woods which in turn lowers the finished cost of the product. We manufacture our Savannah Shutters with high quality HDF that is durable, warp-free, and economical because we want to put quality in our homes and yours.

The Savannah shutters are the best choice for paint grade (white, off-white, or solid colors) shutters. These shutters are warp free, have a smooth painting surface, retain the same strength and resistance of natural hardwood, and they are more economical! When choosing paint grade shutters almost all of our customers choose the Savannah shutter. When high quality and low cost are major concerns, the Savannah shutter is the best possible choice.

When the shutters are closed virtually all the direct sunlight is blocked out darkening the room significantly. So if the afternoon sun has you running for the basement, just adjust your louver blades to block the sunlight, sit back, and relax in your favorite chair. Over 75% of our orders are for painted shutters, so if you are confused on which type of shutter you should order just remember, you can never go wrong with our Savannah shutter.

Knotty Alder Shutters

Our Georgian Lodge shutters are made with premium Knotty Alder hardwood. In recent years Knotty Alder has surged in popularity in the building industry. Craftsmen now use Knotty Alder to make furniture, kitchen cabinets, shutters, and mouldings. The Georgian Lodge shutters are typically stained because of the nice grain structure and the rustic knots that give Knotty Alder its character. It is due to this unique and beautiful grain structure, as well as the availability and relative inexpensiveness (when compared to other hardwoods) of Knotty Alder, that it has steadily grown to become the most popular hardwood used in stained applications.

Knotty Alder’s natural grain color can vary from the light to the medium brownish-red. We recommend choosing a stain color that is as dark or darker then the natural color of Knotty Alder. If your décor requires a light stain you might consider our Colonial shutters built with Basswood which has a lighter grain. Our representatives can help you determine the perfect stain for your shutters that fits your style and décor. Because the natural grain structure of Knotty Alder can vary from light to medium to dark most of our customers choose to use a 4 ½” louver which allows them a wider blade that will show off more of the grain structure and characteristics of the wood then the smaller blades do. Knotty Alder is also more on the contemporary side of the decorating scale which lends itself more to the 4 ½” louver.

Our Georgian Lodge shutter is a great choice and with builders frequently using Knotty Alder in home construction it seems natural to have the shutters built with the same species in order to preserve the uniform look and feel of your home. No matter what the application the Georgian Lodge is a fine choice.

Because stain grade shutters allow the natural grain of the wood to show through the finish it is important to choose a hardwood that best matches the grain patterns of the wood in your home. The Georgian Lodge shutter made with Knotty Alder has a more rustic, knotty grain which is closer to the contemporary, new age, and western decorating styles.

The characteristic knots which define the Georgian Lodge shutter can be clearly seen in these pictures. The natural grains and the accenting knots make wonderful additions to any décor.

Custom Shapes

Stanfield Shutter custom builds shutters to fit almost any shape or size window. We have been able to cover shapes ranging from ovals, octagons, circles, arches, or angles to square or rectangular shutters with stained glass built in. Whatever your window shape rest assured that Stanfield Shutter can design, build, finish, and install the perfect shutter to fit your needs.

Over the years Stanfield Shutter has successfully learned how to design, build, finish, and install custom shaped shutters out of almost any material. No matter what shutters you are ordering, whether it be HDF, Basswood, Knotty Alder, or even Solid Vinyl, we can build a custom shaped shutter to suit your needs.

 

Architectural Coves

Many of our customers desire to place shutters on their French doors, but do not know how to achieve an aesthetic look while still maintaining functionality. For customers with knobs on their doors, a simple cutout around the doorknob (below) will suffice.

Customers with handles on their French doors have more of a dilemma. The cutout would not allow for the handle to turn with ease. We have developed the perfect solution to those with handles on their French doors.

Architectural coves are a stunning way to enhance your French doors. Architectural coves are the most popular method of mounting shutters to French doors with decorative handles since they do not take up glass space and they are more aesthetically pleasing. 

In these pictures you can see that Stanfield Shutter custom carves each shutter to fit around the handle. Less experienced manufacturers use a square cut out covering more of the glass space you were trying to preserve and reducing the shutter aesthetics.

To learn more about architectural coves, or how custom plantation shutters can increase your homes' value, please click here or call us today at (801) 467-8823 to speak to a sales representative today.

Spring Home and Garden Show

The Spring Home and Garden Show is coming March 10-13 and Stanfield Shutter will be there. You will be able to get fliers, amazing show-only deals, and information on many quality products from us and many other vendors. This is a can't miss opportunity, as we will have fantastic promotions running that will only be available at the show!

We love all the shows we participate in, but the Spring Home and Garden show just might be our favorite. Come out to get ready for Spring and to beautify your home with custom plantation shutters at a price that simply can't be beat. (We guarantee it!)

Now for the really good news: Stanfield Shutter is giving away FREE admission passes for two! This is up to a $20 value. We are giving away passes to the first 200 customers who email us their:

-name

-mailing address

-email address

Email us at shutters@stanfieldshutter.com to get your free passes. We will mail out your passes and see you at the show! 

Home Show information: 

Show Dates, Hours, & Prices

	Dates  Thursday, March 10  2:00p.m.-9:00p.m.  Friday, March 11  Noon-10:00p.m.  Saturday, March 12  10:00a.m.-10:00p.m.  Sunday, March 13  11:00a.m-6:00p.m.
	Admission
	Adults: $10.00 Seniors (65+): $8.00 Children ages 7-12: FREE Children 6 and under: FREE
	Show Location
	South Towne Expo Center - 9575 S. State Street.  Sandy, Utah 84070 Coming from the North- Take I-15 to 10600 South exit. Exit east off the off ramp. Turn north onto State Street. Follow State Street to 9575 South. The South Towne Exposition Center is on the East side of the street. Coming From the South- Take I-15 to 10600 South Exit. Exit East off the ramp, and turn North on State Street to 9575 South. The South Towne Exposition Center is on the East side of the street.  Take Trax to the Show: Stop located east of Jordan Commons. Parking: The South Towne Exposition Center has free parking for all its visitors.

Flat Versus Oval Louvers

One of our most frequently asked questions is why Stanfield Shutter uses flat louvers instead of oval louvers. We feel:

1-The slim-line horizontal design louver looks more like a shutter.

2-The slim-line horizontal design louvers offer a better view.

3-The louver to tilt rod connection is more secure.

4-There are fewer nicks in the slim-line horizontal design louver blade.

5-Symetry—oval louvers are frequently lopsided.

6-The overall finish is smoother and nicer.

1. Almost 20 years ago Grant (one of our sales consultants) and Gary (the general manager) were approached by several designers with a problem. Their customers were complaining because their guest kept complimenting them on their blinds when they had paid good money for shutters. After researching the problem it was determined that the small edge of the oval louver made the shutter look more like a blind then a shutter. Once the slim-line horizontal design louver was introduced the problem was resolved and our customers were much happier.

 2. The slim-line horizontal design louvers actually offer a better view then the archaic oval louvers. The diagrams you see are actual representations of our slim-line flat louvers compared to the oval louvers of our competition. The  difference is astounding! As these scale representations show the slim-line horizontal design louver is almost eighth of an inch thinner then its oval counterpart. On standard windows you could have 2 ¼ to 5 ½ inches more viewing space just by choosing the slim-line horizontal design louver!

3. Because the slim-line horizontal design louver has more meat on the edges the staples used to connect the tilt rod to the louvers hold tighter and longer then those in the oval louvers. Because of the increased meat the louvers do not break out around the staple like the oval louvers do. In addition, the oval louver only has a small edge for a staple to hit to be perfectly aligned. Many staples on oval louvers miss their mark and look funny because they are on the surface of the louver instead of on the edge where they are supposed to be.

 4. Whenever you ask a professional mill worker to mill wood for you he will ask how many knife marks per inch are acceptable. What he wants to know is how many knife nicks you will accept per every inch of the wood. Since oval louvers must be manufactured with larger and wider blades the opportunity for the blade to nick the wood increases dramatically which will eventually show up in the final product as little lines in the paint or dark lines in stained shutters.

 5. If you have ever looked at an oval louver from the side you would be able to see that the louver is uneven. The edge of the front is smaller or bigger then the edge on the back, the curve of the louver is different on the top and bottom and from left to right, and so forth. On the other hand, the slim-line horizontal design louver is perfectly symmetrical on all sides giving it a nice, balanced look and feel.

 6. Shutters are very difficult to finish properly. There are many different angles to spray and multiple parts that have to be adjusted to obtain a nice finish. Because of this most shutters are primed and sanded before they are finished. Electrical sanders, however, are flat which makes sanding oval louvers properly difficult at best. Trying to sand the curve of the oval louver by hand is sketchy at best since the human hand will never maintain a constant shape and will not be able to apply constant pressure to the sand paper and the louver. In short, the finish on oval louvered shutters is more inconsistent and not as smooth as the slim-line horizontal design louvered shutters. 

For over 20 years Stanfield Shutter has been using the slim-line horizontal design louver in our shutters. To date we have not had a single recorded complaint concerning the design, in fact, we receive compliments on a routine basis. If you are looking for a shutter that looks like a shutter then a shutter built by Stanfield Shutter with the slim-line horizontal design louver is the right shutter for you.