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Plantation Shutter Custom Shapes

Show-Case Shutters’ custom capabilities are are to beat!!

Plantation shutter custom shapes are difficult to find with few manufacturers making them these days.  That is not the case here at Show-Case Shutters where we pride ourselves on our custom capabilities.

Mixing CAD technology with a state of the art CNC router, Show-Case Shutters is able to manufacture just about any custom shape a client could ask for. We are so good at it, in fact, that we have other manufacturers contracting our services!

There is a reason for this.  Take a standard arch, for example.  It takes an average of eight man hours just to get a custom arch out of the custom shop and onto the floor the for finishing!!  Many companies just don’t want to spend the time doing plantation shutter custom shapes.  Not us!

Covering a circle opening can be a tough task to fill.

Plantation Shutter Custom Shapes

Fact is, realizing quality plantation shutter custom shapes is more than just design and the proper machinery, our craftsman have years of experience understanding how wood properties work and learning proper glue techniques.  While everyone can eventually take the time to learn such a craft… time is what it takes.

Ask our lead customs craftsman, Herb, who has been working custom wood since 1976!!

“For me it’s the challenge,” said Herb.

“People bring me their designs or just show up with a simple picture.  Turning that into a functioning work of art is the fun.”

Plantation shutter customs shapes don’t start at Show-Case Shutters‘ manufacturing facility in Virginia, they start with our clients’ vision whether they are in Ohio, Pennsylvania or West Virginia!  From there they move to our engineers desk where the vision comes to life on our state of the art Computer Aided Design system (CAD).  Our engineer is one of the best in the business.  If we can’t manufacture it… no can!

Hand made, all wood shutters are hard to find. Show-Case Shutters manufactures almost any shape!

Once the design is created it is uploaded to our CNC router which ensure perfection during the manufacturing process.  Our all hardwood sunburts (most use MDF), for example, are actually two separate cuts that are then aligned and glued together – which ensures the louver pin holes are perfect!

 

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Show-Case Quality Shutters Takes 10,000th Order

For the past 18 years Show-Case Shutters have been manufacturing quality, American-made Shutters. On January 18, 2010 the company took its 10,000th order.

For the past 18 years, Show-Case Shutters has earned a reputation for manufacturing quality shutters.  The All-American product is one of the best shutters on the market.  Show-Case Shutters are found primarily in the mid-Atlantic and Midwest.

Quality Shutters

Claiming to manufacture a quality product and doing so are two different things.  That is why when you are look for a quality manufacturer look to see how long that company has been in business.  No doubt there is a correlation between a quality product and that company’s longevity.

10,000 Orders

On January 18, 2017 Show-Case Shutters entered its 10,000th order into the production process.  The order came from one of the company’s newest clients, Horizon Shutters. Horizon Shutters distributes Show-Case Shutters nationwide on a DiY basis.

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Plantation Shutters: Who Loves Them the Most?

Interior plantation shutters continue to be a favorite craze – long after specialists predicted the fad would fade. Google analytics provides invaluable information about internet search engine tendencies.  Information that can assist you when looking for strongest shutter market – in a near real time fashion. While I don’t profess to be an expert with this tool I will tell you that even a layman will get invaluable information in short order.

Simple and to the point.

  • Utah
  • Florida
  • Louisiana
  • South Carolina
  • Virginia

Who is talking about “plantation shutters” ?


Virginia comes in a strong fifth, suggesting continuing interest in interior shutters.

Using this term we see that the strongest interest in Virginia is in the Hampton Roads region.

Using terms to try to understand how they are playing out according to Google analytics can get a bit tricky… especially when dealing with plantation shutters. One major thing I have noticed is that plantation shutters are not called plantation shutters everywhere.  IN fact as you start going north up the eastern seaboard and into the Ohio Valley they are referred to as interior shutters.  This change in terminology would obviously make a difference when researching terminology related to a product.

By example, use the term “plantation shutters” and then check out the heat map. While Virginia stays in the top-five, signaling a fluid use of both terms, three NEW states break into the top- five when using “interior shutters”:  Arizona, Massachusetts and North Carolina – which comes in number one, when this term is used.

Virginia is Split

In Virginia the term begins to change as you approach the DC metropolitan area.

The northern area of the state is the region that appears to be driving that data together with the Hampton Roads region not even registering when looking for the term “interior shutters.

None of this really matters unless you’re advertising your business. It’s clear that you must do the research to make ensure the keywords are the best keywords driving your customers to your on-line presence.  Better the keywords, better the SEO and chance for success.

Hardwood interior shutter prices in Virginia range from $25-$40.  Much of that depends on the brand and whether or not you can buy manufacturer direct. The best bargain can be found in a good manufacturer, like Show-Case Shutters.  The Virginia manufacturer provides a complete, full service package for one price.  That bundle should contain measurement consultation, custom manufacturing, installation, guarantee and any follow up service.

Be careful of dealers offering cheap shutters.  As the saying goes, “you get what you pay for.”  A sentence so true in the shutter business. The best way to avoid that pitfall is to simply do your research.  If your shutter manufacturer has plenty of good online reviews you are probably in pretty good shape.

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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.

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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 ShuttersSo 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.”

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