Comments on: Good Millwork: The History of Shutters

By: james@building supplies

james@building supplies — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:03:37 +0000

When I lived in Paris, the street I lived on had shutters on almost every window, and one of my neighbours told me how important they were. People treated them better than the windows! Now I know why people treasured them so much, I didn’t realise the history behind them.
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By: Winfred Shadows

Winfred Shadows — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:28:56 +0000

I must say that this is the most Interesting website I’ve ever seen about shutters! I’d never have thought of the ancient Greeks inventing shutters…with Marble, no less!

And…Yes, I DID say, “Wow!”

I look forward to the rest of your posts!
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By: stacie@builders merchants bradford

stacie@builders merchants bradford — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:55:08 +0000

To be honest, shutters always make me think of other countries in Europe like Italy and France, and lazy mornings on warm streets. They’re the kind of thing you don’t notice on their own but they form a part of an image – and you never consider their history. Interesting read though, thanks for sharing x
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By: skornik-security

skornik-security — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:00:21 +0000

I was researching on-line about shutters, cause my wife and i thought about installing them, and came across your artocle.
It was inlightning, thank you!

By: James@Window Treatments

James@Window Treatments — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:16:11 +0000

Very interesting article. It takes me a few hours to make a complete finished shutter, I can’t even begin to imagine how long it would take to make one out of marble!
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By: Sam @ Shutters

Sam @ Shutters — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:52:39 +0000

They go back a long way. Fascinating to read this comprehansive history. I guess they were more widely used before glass was used in windows though. More of a neccessity then to keep building warm.

By: Tim@Privacy Window Film

Tim@Privacy Window Film — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:01:56 +0000

I think they look really good which is the main reason. I don’t think they are particularly secure and cannot be used a a substitute for proper security measures as they can advertise the fact someone is out.

By: donnie@dalton hospitality carpet

donnie@dalton hospitality carpet — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:41:28 +0000

I’ve often wondered why modern shutters we’re functional anymore. I guess its because the glass is so good these days. Still, I think functional shutters are a good idea in places where storms are common. Just a thought.
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By: steel kit homes

steel kit homes — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:43:59 +0000

Shutters are the original energy saving device for homes and it is wonderful to read that they still are used for the same purposes today. now we might have electric ones or custom designs but they still do the same job and are a real energy saver when it comes to heating and cooling our homes.