Today I was asked a very uncommon, yet great question by a customer. He asked what sort of metal material my company uses for staples when attaching the tilt bar to the moveable louvers.
Much to my surprise, I wasn't able to give him a 100% confident answer. I had told him that I believed the staples are galvanized, but would find out for sure from my production manager as so I didn't give him incorrect information.
Very few people ask this question since usually it doesn't really matter the type of material as long as they are built properly and will withstand the test of time and usual wear and tear. However, this customer needed that information because he wants to install functional, interior shutters in a southern location where there is very high humidity on a daily basis.
If a low grade or ungalvanized or non stainless steel metal for the staples, then most likely the staples will eventually rust and deteriorate in a high humidity location. Most states in the US and even most countries across the world won't require galvanized or stainless steel staples to be used.
This question reminded me of the fact there is something new to learn everyday, even if it seems trivial to most.
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Not many people know this, but window shutters ARE considered to be a capital improvement.
With the economy being at a low point right now people are leaning much more towards remodeling their own homes rather than buying something new.
Once the market goes back up and people are in a better economical position to get into a larger home or move to their dream location they'll more equity out of the home at that point than if they had sold before making those improvements.
A question I received today:
Q: What is the best wood for building exterior shutters?
Cedar?
Cyrpus?
Pine?
Etc?
That's a good question that is fairly often since there are several woods to choose from when making exterior shutters.
My personal preference of wood for exterior shutters is Insence Cedar vs. any other wood.
Here are my pros for Incense Cedar:
1. Very straight wood.
2. Low shrinkage.
3. Finishes very well.
4. Decay resistant.
5. Soft wood, yet highly durable and strong.
6. The natural oil in Incense Cedar called "tannin" helps deter bugs.
7. Does not warp.
Now, here are my cons for other shutter woods available, such as Pine, Cyprus, etc.:
1. Too soft and will dent easily.
2. Quality tends to be inconsistent.
3. Not straight.
4. Chance of warping.
5. High tannin or oil level that can bleed through the paint or stain finish.
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