Home > Video Channel > Shutter Factory Tour

Shutter Factory Tour

Bob meets with the restoration contractor, Richard Marks, and looks at shutters. They also visit the Withers Industries plant where the shutters are made.
Get Adobe Flash Player to see this content.

Chapters from this episode

Clip Transcript For:

Shutter Factory Tour

  computer-generated transcript - may not be 100% accurate

" Well restoring houses always challenge but what you have to figure out what kind of trim and shutters and aren't you know. Not easy -- shutters now but at least we had a style that go by yet we found this -- backup and a wall where. This is where the original it he knows that shutters. It's a raised panel -- here's the top rail. You can see where this song validate they put an addition on the back about that is shut the shutters into the window sawed off. Really. But you know we can't make these on site and we're fortunate enough in Charleston have a millwork at withers industries that make scholar. Period checkers that watch."

" Bob this is the Wilson -- and -- Wilson let me are -- the -- men here if there. What did you these are replicas of the ones that we're talking about an -- You want to take you through the geography that part of the gutter are the shutters that -- for itself what -- Stiles with a vertical parks -- the rail with oracle forms -- top and bottom in -- people real. And we put these together. We use a mortise and Tenon joint lieutenant -- with. So when you see you fit in the rail you're actually. Cutting the the mail piece that -- doing. On one machine yeah. And then when you talk about the mortgage. The corresponding piece is that -- we have a -- because -- have a tendency. Which all of this -- a mock up or rather than actual sample recommend doing this to set up. And we set it up for the fit very fight fight this. And that is that type mortise and -- I don't do that well we do that's we don't have to worry about glue it and and we put it together with staples. You know -- you -- Now the slots are all. Run right through the -- how do you cut the we do have a radio -- so they -- You know Bob away. Goodbyes and thanks to back and saw an affidavit made with the radio on. It was a pretty old grip you'll. Forget about what you've -- we'll have this type -- thing."

" There's lots of -- food got to be expensive work pretty neighborhood. For the us with the something. -- More contemporary you've got the the slot directly led in right into the Stiles and you don't need any moldings applied. So we've had to make me weak and that's obviously we have before philosophy. It cuts out slot for the and they go pat and these from the side they're held together and close -- going naked and again you know blue. It's going fight these are also fairly quietly helpful. -- what about the --"

" So have these been made it. In the old fashioned way exactly the way the original for having all the construction exactly the same we've just got modern school."

" How do you go about crafting. Raised panel like this. All the old days the -- Playing those back pain and take a name planner or -- all -- and now we safer are probably fit your -- but it still works group. We just run around all boards. -- god again you put that altogether without any glue. -- let's. Let's get started I didn't do it always thought center. Which scenario. And -- panels. The next rail over here. And the other panel here. And the top -- And you drop this on the -- And no -- Pretty nice. Thanks for the tour Wilson a --"

" So just about all the hardware there were using to hang the shutters is -- like -- salvage old hardware like these shutter dogs. And they match the original the left -- now -- a lot of treasures in Charleston."

 [-]


More Videos »Related Videos

Old-Style Shutters for an Older Home
Old-Style Shutters for an Older Home

Steve Nott of Steve Nott and Son Carpentry reviews the steps involved in installing the window shutters. The old shutter has been removed as it had fallen into a state of disrepair and might use lead paint. New shutters from J&L Shutters were used as replacements. The shutters are made from Permex, a synthetic material, and are pre-painted with a ten-year warranty. The shutters also have metal reinforcement through the stiles and historic-style hinges. The hinge section has already been attached to the shutter and the hinge pin is attached to the window casing. The shutter is a working shutter and can be closed to protect windows during a storm. Measurements for the screw holes have already been made. A pilot hole is then drilled into the wood. Pilot holes are important because drilling a screw into the wood without one can weaken the wood. Once the pins are in, the shutter is put into place. The shutter dog is then installed at the bottom to hold the shutter in an open position. First, the shutter dog is put in position and marked on the wall. A hole is then drilled into the stucco using a masonry bit. After the stucco is penetrated, the bit is switched to a standard bit to drill into the sheathing underneath. The use of the old-style hinges retains the historic appeal of the home. These shutters are resistant to rot and will last a long time.

Hanging Shutters
Hanging Shutters

When putting up shutters, the key is to have good, sturdy hardware. Look for pressure treated wood shutters for exterior use. To have operable shutters, the shutter dogs and hinges need to be sturdy (and of high quality). After marking the location for the hinges, drill pilot holes for the screws. Then screw the hinges and other hardware in place. Hang your shutters and test the fit.

Hanging New Shutters on a Modern Colonial
Hanging New Shutters on a Modern Colonial

Bob Ryley is on hand to help hang some new Withers Industries shutters on the front of the center-entry Colonial. The shutters are made from Southern Yellow Pine, and add an authentic touch to the Colonial fa�ade. The painters have coated them in Charles Green paint from the Bob Vila Signature Line collection. Ryley begins with the pintles that will hold the shutters off and away from the window casing. Bob and Ryley drop the shutters into place on the pintles, then Ryley attaches some new wrought-iron shutter dogs to hold the new shutters in place.

How to Install Shutters
How to Install Shutters

Shutters add a rich detail and character to your home while protecting your windows from damaging winds and rain.

Related Products & Services Showrooms

Basement Waterproofing and Crawl Space Contractor Network
Basement Waterproofing and Crawl Space Contractor Network

…Basement Drainage and Sump Pumps Solving Water Intrusion Problems Keeping Water Out of the Basement Fixing the Home's Gutter System Call toll-free today to schedule your free estimate. (800) 281-3765 or Visit us online at basementsystems…

More Content »More Content

Gutter Basics
Gutter Basics

Gutter Basics Proper gutter protection works as a system to remove water from the roof, directing…
…foundation. Photo Credit: RainPro Gutters When shopping for a gutter system, a homeowner will have to choose among a variety of materials…

Shutters: More than Just Window Dressing
Shutters: More than Just Window Dressing

Shutters bring beauty and functionality to a home. Selecting operable shutters that enhance a home's exterior and protect its interior is a smart investment. Functional window shutters were a mainstay of American architecture from Colonial…

Installing Plantation Shutters
Installing Plantation Shutters

…window casings to attach the custom made plantation shutters. The shutters are over 6 feet tall and are made of poplar, a sturdy, solid wood. To hang these shutters in the front windows of the loft, Ryley applied…

Selecting Storm Shutters
Selecting Storm Shutters

…businesses in coastal areas selling and installing storm shutters. As all shutters are not alike, it's critical to get the product…
…needs and equally important to be sure that your shutters are properly installed. The following are a few…

Browse Topics

Click on a letter to browse content by topic alphabetically.



About  | FAQ  | Contact  | Sitemap  | Privacy Policy  | Terms of Use  | Help

© BobVila.com 2009