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Repairing Floppy Louvers on a Plantation Shutter

3/27/2016

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With so many homeowners turning to plantation shutters as their choice for style and function, there are a few simple maintenance items to know about to keep them working well.  One such item is learning how to deal a section of louvers that won't stay in place - i.e. they flop down after you put them in place.  In essence the louvers have lost the tension which holds them where you set them.

Hopefully, you purchased a quality shutter product.  If you did, then you can fix this problem in about 2 minutes.  Here is how: (images below)
  • Open the shutter panel and examine the edges of the panel for a series of small round holes.
  • These holes should be evenly spaced and on both side of the panel - (i.e. room side and window side)
  • Take a Phillips Head screwdriver and insert it in the hole and feel for a connection with the tension screw.
  • BE GENTLE - and turn the screw clockwise while holding the louvers steady with your other hand.
  • You should feel the tension screw firm up a bit, but do not over tighten.
  • Repeat this process with the screws on the other side of the panel.  
  • Test the louvers, they should be firm but not over tight when moving.
  • That's it - You just adjusted the tension on your plantation shutter's louvers.

Of course, we would love to help you design your plantation shutter project.  Also, check out our online shutter cost calculator for a rough idea of what new shutters might cost.

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    Charlie Wakefield - I have worked in the window covering industry for over 15 years and I have the good fortune of working with some of the very best around.  I hope you enjoy our little shutter tales.

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