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January 29, 2008
Interior Pocket Shutters
Can anyone recommend a good source for new-not salvaged historically accurate brownstone-style interior shutters (the kind which have a combination of louvered and solid panels-see photo)? Much thanks!!
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Very interested in the answer to this. (I want the entirely non louvered kind)
Posted by: Mrs. Limestone at January 29, 2008 3:12 PM
The odd dimensions of the windows in my apartment precluded me from buying shutters from a salvage store, so I spoke to several local carpenters and woodwork firms about ordering custom-made brownstone-style interior shutters. The price varies greatly according to the number of windows and the materials used. I sought quotes for three pairs of shutters made from mahogany, and received estimates of about $6,500. Evidently, it is the louvers that account for this high price: it's very fiddly and time-consuming for craftsmen to make them. You will pay less if you use basswood as a material (I was assured that the quality would still be very good), and perhaps a solid panel design would knock a few dollars off the price also.
Posted by: nellymikhaiel at January 29, 2008 3:27 PM
Thanks Nelly. Can you share what vendors you got quotes from?
Posted by: Mrs. Limestone at January 29, 2008 3:37 PM
Mrs. Limestone, the only two I can remember off the bat are southslope.woodworks and Heights Woodwork. However, I have heard good things about these other carpenters, and they may be in a position to help you:
* Marcy Pesner of Beagletiles (don't let the word 'tiles' fool you) www.beagletiles.com, I think.
* Emerald Furniture, ask for Aiden (718- 237-1619).
* Jack Gavin at St John's Woodworking http://www.saintjohnsplace.com/
Good luck, and I hope you find what you're looking for!
Posted by: nellymikhaiel at January 29, 2008 5:25 PM
There are a number of traditional shutter makers who advertise in magazines like Old House Journal etc. Try also the website of Traditional Building magazine (www.traditional-building.com). They have extensive supplier listings.
Posted by: guest at January 29, 2008 6:07 PM
We used DeVenco (also known as "Americana" shutters). Website is http://www.shutterblinds.com/. They are historically accurate, we were very happy with the quality, you can send them a paint chip and they will finish paint them as well. Three brownstone windows (full uppers and lowers), average size, cost us around $3k back in 2002. Would highly recommend them. The Authentic Colonial Raised Panel type is probably the best one for most NY brownstones (and you can add in a louvered panel). Good luck!
Posted by: guest at January 29, 2008 9:24 PM
We searched online and found a site called http://www.homeportfolio.com that had a number of shutter companies in their directory.
We ended up using Kestrel Shutters http://www.diyshutters.com . We paid about $1,100 per window (painted) for a 35" x 98" opening for 2 tiers of pocket shutters. This was for raised panel and operable louvers.
We really liked that they offered shutters with real mortise and tenon joinery and used little brass screw eyes to hang their operable louvers instead of cheap little staples that fall out.
Overall the quality was great and they were very nice people with which to do business.
Posted by: guest at January 30, 2008 9:50 AM
Thanks so much everyone. These links are really helpful. Hopefully I can find some reasonably priced options.
Posted by: Mrs. Limestone at January 30, 2008 3:29 PM
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