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   acornw | Sep 16, 2006 06:59pm | #1

   The "True" probably refers to an arcane historic width calculation stemming from the way shutters were specified via window size, used 50+ years ago.

   But the real function of the big bold "TRUE" is to distract you from the fact that their product is not a shutter, but colored pieces of plastic molded to resemble shutters. Shutters are made from wood, a fine, workable, renewable natural resource.

   The age of doublespeak, you know.

   Dave S

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   acornw | Sep 16, 2006 07:04pm | #2

   I forgot to answer your other question - got too carried away.

   Any competent architectural millwork shop can make fixed louver panels to any size you want, just be sure that this is something they do in the normal course of work. They need to be experienced and have the know-how.  Do a search online for wood exterior louvers, and you will find many more sources.

   Dave S

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   Piffin | Sep 16, 2006 08:47pm | #3

   constrution dimensions are either nomial or true. A 2x4 is actually 1-1/2' by 3-1/2", so the dimension 2x4 is not a falsehood, it is just a nominal size ( what it was cut in the rough before drying and planing)

    

    

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   Piffin | Sep 16, 2006 08:50pm | #4

   GP and others can custom size plastic shutters, but if you want operable ones, you are likely to find that you need to have them custom made in a millwork shop.

    

    

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   VTNorm | Sep 17, 2006 03:06am | #5

   Just happened to have the new issue of TOH on my desk next to me (sorry FHB, you're already in the 'library'). These shutter companies are in the advertising section in the back:

   vixenhill.com
   shuttercraft.com
   timberlane.com
   albanywoodworks.com

   -Norm