Shutter Louvers

Shutter louvers are the material used to fill all types of shutters (hinged, sliding, etc.). Below, we will explore all types of louvers for aluminum shutters. Aluminum shutters can accommodate three types of louvers: aluminum louvers, plastic (PVC) louvers, and wooden louvers.

Aluminum Louvers for Shutters

Aluminum louvers for shutters offer the highest security and durability against time and weather conditions. They are available in dozens of colors and designs. The main designs – types of aluminum louvers are:

• Adjustable Aluminum Louvers (view the disadvantages and advantages of adjustable aluminum louvers).

• Aluminum louvers for French shutters – ‘Krinaki’ style (view the disadvantages – advantages and details of louvers for French Shutters – ‘Krinaki’ Style).

• The Tulip Shutter Louver (view the disadvantages – advantages and details of Tulip aluminum louvers).

• Aluminum panels are typically used in traditional aluminum shutters. Customization is very difficult and costly (view the disadvantages and advantages and details of aluminum panels in traditional shutters).

Plastic (PVC) Louvers for Aluminum Shutters.

Plastic (PVC) Louvers for aluminum shutters were primarily used in the past for economic reasons (cheaper than the other two) and have largely been phased out due to their significantly lower mechanical strength, security, durability over time, and resistance to weather conditions (sunlight – hail, etc.). Learn more about the two materials in our article Aluminum Vs PVC.

Wooden Louvers in Aluminum Shutters

Wooden louvers in aluminum shutters offer a very beautiful aesthetic result but present difficulties in adapting wooden louvers within aluminum shutters, as not all wooden louvers are compatible with aluminum shutters. Additionally, they incur increased costs because the involvement of a carpenter (planing) is always required.