Using Shutter Dogs and Shutter Hinges – A Guide
Cast iron shutter hardware is a great way to introduce a colonial architectural style to your home. Using shutter dogs on your windows is especially important as these pieces are designed specifically to hold your shutters in the open position. Shutter hardware, in its earliest form, was made from wood and leather (as iron was far too expensive for the common homeowner) and usually home made. Unfortunately the need to create more durable hardware became a necessity over time as the shutters of a home were vital in providing security for …