Hardware Selection > Overview

This section is intended to help you determine which hardware is appropriate for your specific situation. If you’re considering functional shutters and haven’t reviewed the installation situations page, you will want to visit that page to determine your situation.

Hardware Selection

You will be considering one of two options:

• Decorative installation – the shutters affix directly to the structure, will not function and any associated hardware will serve for appearance only. If this is your situation, go to visible hardware selection.
• Functional Installation – the shutters are intended to swing from the open to the closed position and hopefully be locked when appropriate. Keep reading.

Functional Shutters and Hardware

Functional shutters, and thus related hardware, fall into two categories:

• Historic restoration , where existing shutters are replaced or replicated. In this case the original installation will most probably dictate shutter placement and hardware selection.
• New construction affords you the opportunity to tailor a shutter/hardware solution that best fits your needs.