Composite Shutters

Added Composite Shutters. Comfortex Composite Poly Shutters at $16 per square foot.
Installation Instructions.
Installation instructions will be included with every order
Material and Tools Needed
All these should be included with each order.
Drill, possible caulk, steel tape measurer, 3/32″ drill bit, pencil, level, hammer
Please note:
All screw holes need to be predrilled to prevent cracking of the material finish. Also, never drill a screw in too tight. Counter sinking isn’t necessary and could damage the shutter. If the screw is over tightened, damage cannot be repaired.

Frame Assembly
Frames are shipped disassembled to save on damage and shipping charges. Dowels and glue are provided. Reassembly of the frame is super easy. All holes are pre-drilled.
Insert glue into the frame corner holes and align all prefabricated pieces and insert the dowel pins into their place. Squeeze the frame together until it sets.
Our composite shutters come with two types of frames: Z-Frame and L-Frame. This procedure is the same for both.
First, center the frame inside or outside the window opening where you want it. Screws need to be inserted through the light stop on the frame if possible. Remember to pre-drill the holes. Next, attach the top of the frame first. Mount the screws in the middle of the frame first and then attach the two corners. Then, mover the bottom of the frame to the left or right in order to square the window (a level helps). Once the frame is square, it’s time to attach the bottom of the frame. Mount the middle screw first and then attach the two corners. If you need to align the panels, raise or lower the side frames. Lastly, after everything is aligned, fasten the sides of the frame using screws at every hinge location.
Caulking
Caulk around the edges where light slips through. You mainly need to caulk on L-Frames.
Install the Panels
All hinges have been pre drilled for easy assembly. Make sure the panels are straight and then put in hinge pins. Open and close the panels once the hinges are on. If they do not close straight, then your frame might not be square in the window. Take off the panels and re-align the frame.
Adjustments
If there is overlap in the middle (panels overlap when trying to close), do not loosen the screws. Tap the foot/base of the hinges with your hammer lightly to slide the panels away from each other until you get it even. Retighten the screws if they come loose.
Magnets
The final stage is to put the magnets on so the panels stay closed. They can be attached to the top or bottom of the frame. The magnets are positioned so that they contact the striker plates that are screwed to the rear of the panel. You need to determine where you want the magnet by first holding the magnet (attached to the plate) to where you want it. Test it to see if it will work at that location before drilling it on. Mark it with a pencil before drilling. The striker plate should be fastened to the rail, not the stile.