12"W x 44"H Mid-America Vinyl, TailorMade Three Board Spaced (2 Batten), Board-n-Batten Shutters, w/Installation Shutter-Lok's (Per Pair), 166 - Midnight Blue

Item No.: S31244166 The most rustic looking of popular exterior shutter styles, board and batten house shutters were the most common type of shutter in America until the mid-18th century, when lighter and open louver shutters became more common. The board and batten shutters could be bolted and were thick, sturdy and good at protecting homes from inclement weather and natural elements. Today they are most often used as ornamentation that brings back the charm of that era in our history.

Style and Function
Although the name board and batten makes you think wood, as they were originally made from wood boards, they are often made today in inexpensive and durable vinyl. Exterior vinyl shutters, made of urethane materials, are immune to cracking or rotting from sun or water damage, and require less maintenance than traditional wood shutters. Home improvement stores offer a wide variety of board and batten shutters. Widths of these types of house shutters usually vary more than louvered or raised panel shutters, and really allow you to achieve a unique look through the different sizes and styles. Some board and batten shutters have spaces between the vertical boards, to allow sunlight and air to pass through. The number of vertical boards typically ranges between two and five, with a board cross(more...)

Overview

Dress up your windows with our Board-N-Batten vinyl shutters. Mid America vinyl shutters come in varying sizes to meet your exact needs. The Board-N-Batten shutters provide an updated modern feel for the exterior of your home. Our shutters are made of durable vinyl, one of today's most versatile exterior materials. Our vinyl window shutters are great alternatives to traditional wooden shutters. They are comparably lightweight, easy to maintain, and free of water damage, warping and peeling. Our vinyl shutters are available in a full range of rich colors, and they bring you years of enjoyment.