Stainless Shutter Hardware Set for Flush-Mount Installation

Shutter Hardware Set for Flush-Mount Installation

This set contains hardware to hang two shutters (one window). Includes 2 pair Stainless Steel Suffolk Style "L" Shutter Hinge with 1/2" offset (2 left and 2 right) and 2 pair Stainless Steel Rounded Pintle with 3/4" offset.

When the shutter is open: the pintle will bring the shutter away from the structure 3/4" and the hinge will bring it back 1/2", leaving about 1/4" behind the shutter for ventilation. Hardware is not visible in the open position.

When the shutter is closed: the shutters are in front of the window opening. The hardware is visible in the closed position.

This hardware package is suitable for most Flush-Mount installations. Read below to learn more about Flush-Mount Installations.

Information about this Stainless Steel Hardware: Stainless steel shutter hardware is what you'll want if you live in a coastal area and have to contend with warm salt air. This stainless steel hardware is made from 304 series that has a proprietary coating (similar to galvanization, but refined to suit stainless steel) before being powder coated for optimal corrosion resistance.  This shutter hardware will last 1000 hours in salt spray testing, making it ideal for coastal applications. Regular maintenance--including lubricating friciton points--will add to the life of your hardware.  We offer a full range of stainless steel shutter hardware including hinges, pintles, slide bolts, and shutter stays.

Flush Mount Installation is for the customer who wants the shutter to sit flat against the house when open, and in front of the window when closed. In this installation, your pintle and hinge offset need to be the same (or the pintle can have a slightly larger offset than the hinge, as is the case in this package).

This is the simplest and easiest way to install. You can use any pintle and hinge combination that has matching offsets (or the pintle can have a slightly larger offset than the hinge, as is the case in this package).

Most tract home builders use the Flush Mount Installation. Whereas older homes have windows recessed behind the trim (and thus use the Recessed Mount), new construction doesn't have recessed windows. In fact, the window trim will often sit proud of the siding and the window glass will be flush with the trim.

In Flush Mount Installation you reverse-mount the hinge (mount the beveled side of the hinge to the back of the shutter; see diagram above). Instead of the hinge kicking it out away from the structure when the shutter opens, it actually brings it back in line with the structure.