3025-A Trotters Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 569-2505
There are different methods of construction for shutter panels. Each manufacturer determines their method of choice and sets up the appropriate equipment suitable for that method. The two most commonly used methods are dowel joinery and mortise and tenon. Elite Shutters of Georgia is capable of both methods but we prefer dowel joinery. Most manufacturers will use one method over another based on the nature of their operations. For instance, a mass volume, cookie-cutter producer will choose the quickest method suitable for high volume and promote it as the "superior" method. Construction integrity is an important aspect of purchasing a product that will perform and hold up over the years. There are many products in the marketplace using both methods of construction that have both high and poor quality. So, in short, the method used is only as good as the manufacturer producing it. Other variables will also affect the durability of the shutter panel, such as whether or not the producer uses well made pins and staples. Usually, the more cheaply-priced shutters do not use the more durable materials and likewise, more expensive hardware. A well-constructed panel depends on other factors such as the quality of the wood used and also very importantly, the skill and training of the craftsman assembling the panel. This is one of those topics best discussed at the consultation.
