Aluminum core polymer shutter panel components.  Aluminum core is co-extruded into the solid polymer.

PolyCore has self-extinguishing characteristics.  PolyCore meets the minimum requirements of flame resistance established by the California State Fire Marshal for products identified in Section 13115, California Health and Safety Code.  The scope of the approved use of this product is provided in the current edition of the California Approved List Of Flame Retardant Chemicals And Fabrics, General And Limited Applications Concerns published by the California State Fire Marshal.

widths:  2-1/2", 3-1/2", 4-1/2" 

thickness:  7/16" thick in the middle

profile:  elliptical (all sizes)

2" wide, 1-1/8" thick

Top and Bottom Rail:  3-1/4" high minimum, 4-11/16" high maximum (over 4-11/16" high rails are available but do not have aluminum reinforcing);  all rails are 1" thick
Divider rails:  3" high for all louver sizes.  All divider rails are 1" thick

Bright White, Dull White, Off White

All components are painted prior to assembly in a computerized, state-of-the-art painting assembly line.  The finish is then baked on in a heated dryer.  This process assures consistent results and a highly durable, maintenance free, easily cleanable finish.

Standard:  Bright White, Dull White, Off White
Optional:  Polished Brass, Antique Brass, Chrome

Optional:  304 Stainless Steel ($3 per hinge surcharge)

Standard:  Galvanized epoxy coated
Optional:  304 Stainless Steel ($3 per shutter panel surcharge)

Self-tensioned

Standard:  Small Z, Medium Z, Malibu Z, Large Z, L Frame, Hanging Strip Frame, No Frame
Optional:  Single, Double, and Triple overhead tracks for sliding glass doors or other large openings.

Specialty Shapes:

Odd Shaped Windows to include Perfect and Imperfect Arch Tops, Slant Tops, French doors, Hexagon, Octagon, Circle
All in sunburst and standard horizontal louver styles.

Panel Sizes:

Minimum Width: 7”
Minimum Height:  12”
Maximum Width:  36”
Maximum Height:  120”

2 Hinges:  12” to 48”
3 Hinges:  49” to 72”
4 Hinges:  73” to 96”
5 Hinges:  97” to 120”

PolyCore provides for 2 types of track systems:  Bi-Fold and Bi-Pass.  Both track systems contain a 1” top header (mounting/dust board) to which the aluminum track is mounted.  Two 1” side legs are also supplied (if needed) to prevent light leakage and to stop the shutter panels.  To ensure the track system stays in place, an L frame is used as a support strip and added to the back of the top header.  A three inch valance is used to cover the aluminum track at the top to provide a finished look.

Bi-Fold Overhead Track Systems
Bi-fold Plantation Shutters contain shutter panels that are hinged together and therefore fold against each other, similar to a closet door.  The track helps to guide and support the panels.  Bi-fold panels can be configured to where panels open all to one side or to where they open to both sides of the door.  Panels must be hinged together in multiples of two.  A special frame is used with Bi-Fold track systems that supports the track and minimizes light leaks.

 

Bi-Pass Overhead Track Systems
Bi-Pass track systems are when two or more shutter panels are hung from an overhead track and slide behind and past each other.  Note that the louvers must be closed for the shutters to slide past each other.  Bi-pass plantation shutters are a great option for where space is an issue since the panels never protrude into the room.  This configuration is only available with a double or triple (or more) overhead track.  An extended overhead track is also available that allows the plantation shutters to be slid completely past the door for full view.

Detailed Comparison

Commercial Plantation Shutters