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ABS Impact Polymer

Our ABS impact polymer shutter consists of an ABS hollow louver with a fiberglass frame and comes in colonial or bahama styles. It can be used as a decorative shutter that is fixed-mounted in place or, with mounting hardware, can be a fully operational shutter providing protection from rain and snow. The bahama shutter is an excellent choice for a sun-shade which will block harsh sunlight while letting cool breezes in. The louvers are spaced apart allowing air to flow thru for ventilation. Our ABS louver shutter is custom sized to fit almost any opening. We also have a board and batten shutter which is available in increments of 4” widths such as 12”, 16”, 20” etc.

The ABS material was chosen by us because of its high physical impact and durability. ABS also has a heat distortion value which is about 40 degrees higher than PVC, a more common shutter material. ABS is not affected by moisture or the salt which is in coastal climates. The surface texture is smooth and when spray painted makes a beautiful finish.

The frame (or the styles and rails) are made of an extra dense fiberglass that is very strong. The material is pultruded into a rectangular tube that is hollow. The wall thickness is about 3/16” and composed of several layers of fiberglass. The surface texture is smooth and the material does not rot or warp. Unlike aluminum products it does not corrode and is unaffected by electrolysis. It is the perfect product for regions of salt or high humidity.

PAINT:

The paint is a two component acrylic polyurethane which uses a spray application. The resulting finish has excellent long life characteristics. We do custom color matching at no extra charge. The gloss has been lowered to give a beautiful sheen which more closely matches house paints without the harsh look of a high gloss finish. The paint won’t peel or flake and later, should you decide to refinish, simply clean with xylene or acetone and paint with almost any finish right over the factory coat.

HARDWARE:

Our shutters can accept various styles of hardware from almost any manufacturer or we have our own line of heavy duty stainless steel. Powder coated colored hardware is available at an extra charge.

WARRANTY:

ABS louver shutters have a limited 10 year warranty against rotting, splitting or warping. The paint is warranted for 10 years against peeling, flaking or loss of adhesion. Normal fading which results in color loss is not covered.