tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664762339498329516.post411707856380683571..comments2024-02-29T02:32:08.393-06:00Comments on Dreamer Farm Belize: shutter on guest houseDreamer farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11453104548441725238noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664762339498329516.post-12165772176731323362011-12-23T02:30:21.895-06:002011-12-23T02:30:21.895-06:00This is a great example of how seemingly mundane i...This is a great example of how seemingly mundane ideas can lead to examples for others to emulate for enhanced comfort and convenience right inside your home.Window treatmentshttp://shuttersmart.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664762339498329516.post-70481847634608882902011-11-25T21:33:27.875-06:002011-11-25T21:33:27.875-06:00Hi Dave,
This has all been an experiment for us. ...Hi Dave,<br />This has all been an experiment for us. We rely on the "guys" to do a lot of things for us. I asked Rene's sons to change the hinges. We just used the same door hinges that were on the side of the original shutter. They just reinforced the top of the same shutter and put the hinges on the top. It's propped open with two sticks, one on each side at the bottom. We really don't worry about breezes moving it as it's too heavy. The window is about 2 1/2' x 4'. To secure the shutters for storms or whatever, we have those sliding gate latches. (sorry I'm not always sure of the technical name). We drill holes in the frame for the sliding bolt. The same holds true for the shutters hinged at the side. They can all be locked closed. <br /><br />Hope this helps. That's my whole purpose for this crazy blog is to help folks bypass some of our mistakes. <br /><br />Happy Holidays, GaleDreamer farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11453104548441725238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664762339498329516.post-9526825341978944392011-11-23T18:22:31.935-06:002011-11-23T18:22:31.935-06:00I like the idea of the lift-up shutters. I have a ...I like the idea of the lift-up shutters. I have a couple of questions - what type of hinges are you using; and how do you secure them when in the down position?<br /><br />Also, how do you secure them when open in case you get a strong draft that would lift them up?Dave Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15038109966699072504noreply@blogger.com