Comments on: Good Millwork: The History of Shutters

By: matt@flooringnorthchicago

matt@flooringnorthchicago — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 02:19:02 +0000

Shutters old or new are romantic and they are practical if they are hung so they can close. We have them in our house in the tropics. No windows just window shutters to keep heat out. Simple really.

By: alex

alex — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:05:02 +0000

definitely, having lived in houses both with and without shutters, I have to say that in certain climates, they really do make a difference.
alex´s last [type] ..Glazier Doncaster

By: Matt@upvc windows

Matt@upvc windows — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:55:35 +0000

Shutters are a fantastic option for window coverings in both hot and cold climates. In the tropical regions they are actually used in place of glazing and provided a much needed relief from the sun.

By: Simon@uPVC Windows

Simon@uPVC Windows — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:41:57 +0000

My house has shutters made of timber and glass strips. It allows some light when closed, but when opened we have this wonderful breeze that crosses through the home. I am not sure if the style is reminiscent of a particular era, but gee it looks and works very well. No large glass areas to clean and the timber is easy to maintain in the small strips.

By: stork club

stork club — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:24:30 +0000

Now I know where shutters came from, such an interesting history with so much influence then and now.

By: jazhmel

jazhmel — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 05:11:35 +0000

I’ve never thought that shutters are first used in Greece. Thanks to this article. I am now aware of how shutters came into existence.

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.
james@building supplies´s last [type] ..Aluthermo Insulation

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!
Winfred Shadows´s last [type] ..Honeycomb Blinds

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
stacie@builders merchants bradford´s last [type] ..PLASTERBOARD

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!