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December 12, 2016 By David Tate Leave a Comment

DiY – Plantation Shutters Near Me

Show-Case Shutters, an all-American interior shutter company in Virginia provides custom shutters for DiY clients across 37 states for Horizon Shutters of Kansas City.

Wondering how you can find affordable “plantation shutters near me”?

Show-Case Shutters is going DiY by teaming up with Horizon Shutters – a Do it Yourself (DiY) help center designed to save the right client a lot of money!

Interior shutter costs are basically broken down like this: 1. Base Price 2. Shipping 3. Installation

Plantation shutters are a big investment but if you are good with a measuring tape, and know how to use a drill, the journey can be a lot easier, and cheaper, than expected.

That’s because installation can cost you anywhere from $4-$7 per square foot!! Take that out of the equation and you can easily see where you save money. A typical front elevation on a home runs about 150 square feet. Do the math!

Additionally, since we are the manufacturer, you do not have to pay a middle man to get you the quality product you deserve. In fact, when you use a company like Budget Blinds – which does not manufacture their own products – you pay a hefty price as they buy wholesale and then mark up the product. That isn’t the case when you go DiY.

So, in areas where we do not offer full “no liability” service, or regions where we do not have distribution partners, you can still get premium Show-Case Shutters if you have the right know how!

Plantation Shutters Near Me

Currently, Show-Case Shutters offers its premium American-made product to full service customers in several states. In Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, West Virginia, North Carolina and Washington DC. This offering can be done through Show-Case Shutters itself or through one of several authorized dealers at Plantation Shutters Near Me!!

Customers in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Connecticut (NYC) should contact us for the nearest distributor.

For DiY clients: Horizon Shutters stretches to the remaining 37 states and Canada!!

Interior mount shutters with mid-rail. Bracey, Virginia.

How DiY Works

To start, simply take pictures of the windows and doors you are interested in having shutters made for. Then, take some simple measurements: Take three for the width and three for the height; sending your representative the smallest measurement of the three. That’s it!!

You can find a video on how to complete a basic measurement here: Measure Video. There is also step-by-step help on the Horizon Shutters website.

From there we will work up a rough estimate for you to consider while our representative works with you to customize your needs.

30 Days Later

Once your shutters arrive (either Fed Ex or UPS Freight) our representatives will be available for questions, via phone and email, to help you complete the installation (client must pay shipping). There are also a variety of videos available to help you with this process. We can also help you locate a professional installer in your area.

Interested in learning more? Contact Sales and Marketing Manager, David Tate at (540)206-7479. He is available seven-days a week from 7am – 10pm EST.

August 23, 2016 By Shan Leave a Comment

Show-Case Shutters Featured on WSLS

Patrick McKee gets a lesson on plantation shutters from Show-Case Shutter President, Shan Carroll

Recently, WSLS-TV (Channel 10) in Roanoke, Virginia, highlighted Show-Case Shutters. It is part of their ongoing series, “Built in the Blue Ridge” hosted by morning anchor, Patrick McKee.

Show-Case Shutters made a perfect fit for the special series – highlighting unique businesses around central Virginia and the New River and Roanoke Valleys.

Show-Case Shutters, which began manufacturing in 2000, has produced high-quality, American-made shutters for thousands of customers around the country since.

Having survived the Great Recession of 2008, the company stands poised for more success in coming years. Employing more than a dozen workers, Show-Case Shutters has quickly becoming a top competitor among the growing list of shutter manufacturers across the country.

What sets Show-Case Shutters apart is the fact they are the manufacturer. Most companies simply assemble parts into a shutter or just act as a middle man. Show-Case Shutters offers a no liability option that takes the fear out of buying custom shutters.

The company also offers a retail direct service to ten states from Virginia to Chicago. It is done as an effort provide a top quality product to a customer looking to save money.

WSLS’s Patrick McKee’s Visited Show-Case Shutters

When you think about window treatments, you typically think of curtains and blinds. However, a Christiansburg-based company gives you a different option.

Plantation shutters give your home a different look. Furthermore, it’s an upgrade that is more luxurious.

That’s what drew Shan Carroll into the business. His company originally made cabinets before moving into shutters.

“We humans are more apt to pay for something rather then for something that we need,” said President Shan Carroll.

“This is a luxury item,” said Carroll.

“It’s a high end item and I left the cabinet business.”

Furthermore, the product is custom made to fit any opening – no matter the shape or the size.

Growth came to the company after… See the full story here.

May 1, 2016 By Shan Leave a Comment

Unique Barn Wood Shutters

Barn wood plantation shutters are nearly impossible to find. When you do, they can be extremely expensive as re-purposing vintage distressed barn wood can be quit the challenge.

Driftwood shutters adorn a door and two windows in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Barn Wood Shutters

“I got asked one day if I could make barn wood shutters. That is where the idea came from,” said Show-Case Shutters owner, Shan Carroll.

That inquiry would set Carroll and his engineer team off on a mission to make reproduction distressed barn wood shutters. A shutter that would have the desired look as well as the quality manufacturing needed for a product expected to last a lifetime.

“The process is a multi-stepped process that is almost entirely done by hand,” said Carroll.

It’s a process that includes grooving the wood, multiple stages of sanding plus a stain finish that is as unique as the shutter.

“Our standard offering is a smoke gray and driftwood white. But, in all actuality, we custom stain to the client’s needs,” said Show-Case’s marketing manager, David Tate.

Homestead Collection by Show-Case Shutters So far, the unique finish is slowly getting noticed. Recently, Show-Case Shutters added a dealer in Daytona Beach, Florida that is the exclusive distributor in the Sunshine State.

Tropical View Shutters owner, Mike Bono, thinks the finish – especially the drift wood, will do well in the state.

“I am really excited about this product. Everyone I show really likes it. It is very unique,” said Bono.

The company uses red alderwood as the standard for the special finish. No other company makes barn wood shutters; a finish Show-Case Shutters hopes will put them on the map as the supplier of unique, quality shutter finishes.

“It’s all part of our “Homestead Collection”, which also includes a special antique distressed look as well as a knotty stained “rustic” look,” said Tate

“This collection is how we expect to stand out in this competitive market. That and the fact that we are American-made quality really makes a statement.”

March 29, 2016 By Shan Leave a Comment

Window Treatments With Beauty & Value

Plantation Shutters are the most beautiful architectural statement regarding window treatments you can add to your home’s windows

Show-Case Shutters being handmade in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia

Show-Case Shutters, located in Christiansburg, Virginia, handcraft their Plantation Shutters with quality and attention to detail. Our Plantation Shutters are American-made with solid wood components and come in a wide variety of stains and painted finishes. Options that allow you to be very creative with your window treatments.

Beyond that, when your window treatments include interior shutters your room will have an exclusive, stately look. You will also be better able to perfectly control the natural light. Plantation Shutters provide a range of benefits while enhancing the beauty and use of any room.

Benefits with Plantation Shutters as Window Treatments

Show-Case Shutters offers a full “no liability” service that takes the worry out of buying interior shutters.

Energy Savings – Minimize heat loss and gain. Control the amount of sunlight coming in by angling the blades to control the amount sunlight that enters the room.
UV Protection – Protect your valuable furniture and floor finish from harmful UV rays. Sunlight can fade and discolor your home décor investment. Simply by adjusting the angle of the shutter blades upward, you reflect the natural light towards the ceiling without directly impacting on your home’s décor. The plantation shutters allow you the filter or block up to 99% of the sunlight.
Increase Privacy and Security – Privacy with beauty. Show-Case Shutters offers a mid-rail design that allows to independently operate both halves of the shutter. This is done to control the natural light. This greatly enhances the use of any room day or night. For total privacy you can close both lower and upper sections.
Easy Maintenance and Health Benefits – Plantation Shutters require minimal cleaning. Regular dusting is all that is necessary to keep them looking new. Shutters are a perfect choice for those with allergies or asthma to keep dust levels to a minimum.
Home Value – Increase the value of your home with plantation shutters. Interior shutters are the only window treatments that can be included in your home mortgage or appraisal because they are permanently attached.
Controlling Natural Light – Finally, plantation shutters allow you to regulate the amount of sunlight that enters the room. This creates a pleasing glow of light instead of an annoying glare.

January 2, 2016 By Shan Leave a Comment

The Homestead Collection

Show-Case Shutters is pleased to announce the Homestead Collection – unique, hand-crafted plantation shutters, are now available.

Barn wood Shutters

It is a request we have heard many times: “Can you make a barn wood shutter?” The answer, in short is, “not very well”. Distressed barn wood is just that – distressed. Decades old, the material at one time had better days. The process of turning such material into a shutter is a game of splinters.

That’s when owner, Shan Carroll, decided to make a faux distressed barn wood from one of Show-Case Shutter’s premium shutters.

The process is an eight-step process that is extremely time-consuming. Alder is the wood of choice for this finish. A wood that, once finished, is incredible for this shutter. Especially after the knot holes are individually sanded out.

Driftwood Shutters

Our driftwood shutter is actually the white version of the “smoke” colored barn wood shutter. These two shutters are our standard distressed barn wood finishes. However, we can custom stain any color the client needs.

Rustic Shutters

This shutter is finished using premium basswood. In general, manufacturers look for smooth basswood for their stain grade – we look for knotty bass for this finish. In the end the stained product is the perfect mix for those beautiful timber frame homes that are nestled back in the mountains.

Distressed Deco Shutters

This finish has that 1950’s era kitchen feel that is hard to get. This hand finished product includes custom glazing and imperfection recreation. The end product is perfect for that hard to match project.

Engraved Raised Panel Shutters

Finally, because of our custom capabilities, we also have the equipment for custom engraving! This is perfect for that sports fan that wants their team’s logo forever etched into their man cave shutters. How about your initials in the dividing doors hanging in your formal room? If you can dream it, we can do it!

These five offerings make up the Homestead Collection which is now available at all levels of sale. Contact David Tate at (540)206-7479.