Shutter & Exterior Home Hardware for Contractors & Property Managers
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Shutter & Exterior Home Hardware
Functional exterior shutters are one of the most impactful curb appeal upgrades a homeowner can make — and getting the hardware right is what separates a professional result from an amateur one. Shutter hinges must be properly sized for the shutter, mounted to the correct substrate, and paired with shutter dogs (holdbacks) to keep them pinned open in wind. HingeOutlet carries the most comprehensive selection of shutter hardware available online, including L-style and NY-style pintle sets, horizontal and vertical strap hinges, mortise shutter hinges, shutter dogs in multiple styles, and all the complementary window hardware needed to complete an exterior restoration or new installation.
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- Shutter Hinges — Full range of L-style, NY-style, strap, and mortise shutter hinge sets
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Shutter Dogs — Decorative holdback hardware to pin shutters
open — scroll, colonial, and classic styles - Window Hardware — Casement stays, sash locks, and window adjuster hardware
- Strap Hinges — Classic strap hinges usable on shutters and exterior decorative applications
- Stainless Steel Hinges — Corrosion-resistant stainless for coastal or salt-air environments
- Exterior Door Hinges — Matching exterior door hinges for a coordinated whole-facade hardware look
- Door and Gate Grilles — Decorative speakeasy grilles for entry doors to complement shutter hardware
Buying Guide
- Shutter Hinge Types: L-style (pintle) shutter hinges are the most common — a strap screws to the shutter face and pivots on a pintle mounted to the window casing. NY style pintle sets have a more angular, architecturally detailed look popular on colonial and federal-style homes.
- Sizing Your Shutter Hinges: For shutters up to 36" tall, use two hinges. For shutters 36"–60" tall, use three hinges. The hinge strap length should be proportional to the shutter width.
- Shutter Dogs (Holdbacks): Shutter dogs pin open shutters to the wall and prevent them from swinging in wind. Mount to solid substrate at the same height as the bottom shutter hinge.
- Offset Selection: Shutter hinge pintles are available in multiple offset dimensions. The offset determines how far the shutter stands away from the window casing when open.
- Coastal Environments: For homes within 5 miles of saltwater, specify stainless steel or hot-dip galvanized shutter hardware.
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FAQs
L-style shutter hinges feature a straight strap that attaches to the shutter face and pivots on a pintle pin mounted to the window casing. NY (New York) style hinges have a more architecturally refined look with angled offset arms, more commonly found on formal colonial, federal, and Georgian-style homes. Both styles are functional and decorative — the choice is primarily aesthetic.
Use two shutter hinges for panels up to 36" tall, and three hinges for panels 36" to 60" tall. For shutters taller than 60", add a fourth hinge at the midpoint. Always pair hinges with shutter dogs at the bottom to prevent the shutter from swinging and to support its weight when pinned open.
Shutter dogs (also called shutter holdbacks or shutter tiebacks) are decorative iron or steel brackets that pin a shutter in the open position against the wall. They are essential for functional shutters — without them, open shutters will swing in wind, put stress on the hinge pintles, and eventually fail. They are also a major decorative element that completes the traditional shutter look.
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