Available Questions:
Can you match blinds and shutters?
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Yes, for a more stylish and complete look we can combine blinds and shutters whilst at the same time retaining a perfect colour and finish match. This can also be a more economical option because our wider 63.5mm blind slat still has that \\\'shutter look\\\' but is more cost effective than shutters.
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Can you customise the shape of shutters?
- 01 January, 2011
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Our shutters can be manufactured in a wide range of specialised shapes all with functioning louvers. You can have shutters made for arched windows and doors or for irregular shapes like circles and triangles.
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What about wood borer beetles?
- 01 January, 2011
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Borer beetle attack has become more prevalent in areas that were previously free of infestation and certain timbers commonly used in the manufacture of shutters are more prone to beetle attack. All timbers used by AMERICAN shutters are resistant to borer attack.
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What is the guarantee or warranty on your products?
- 01 January, 2011
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We offer a warranty period of 3 years on all our products for colour fastness, workmanship and stainless steel hardware.
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Are your shutters available in customised colours?
- 01 January, 2011
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Yes, one need only provide a colour sample for matching purposes. Our shutters are available in any custom mixed paint or stain colour of your choice.
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Do your shutters warp?
- 01 January, 2011
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No, we use premium timber which is hand selected and dried using a specialised Prescription Wood Conditioning technique. This technique emulates the environmental conditions of the location where the shutters will be installed which reduces pre installation shrinking and swelling. Our shutters have reinforced engineered stiles with multiple layers of wood bonded together to achieve maximum stability in the core of the stile and ensure a robust and durable shutter. Our louvers are manufactured from quarter sawn wood to ensure stability against twisting and warping.
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Can your shutters be locked?
- 01 January, 2011
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Yes, one can opt to have bolts fitted on a bi-folding system or sash locks to a hinging system. Our aluminium shutters come with various bolt and key locks for maximum security.
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Do your shutters offer full block out?
- 01 January, 2011
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It depends on the type of installation. If hinged within a frame the shutters will provide virtually full light block out. If operating on a track system there will be a slight glow along the top where the shutters meet the track and along the bottom where the shutters meet the floor channel. An added feature of our shutters is our unique rabbet (half lap) stile that offers excellent privacy and blocks out light between the hinged panels.
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Can louvres be automated?
- 01 January, 2011
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Yes with our Perfect Tilt system louvres can be operated with a remote control. Motors can be driven either by battery only or solar charged rechargeable battery system.
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Where can we view your shutters and blinds?
- 01 January, 2011
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AMERICAN shutters’ range can be viewed at our Cape Town head office and at all our distributors, nationwide. We also have permanent displays in the following building and décor centres:
The Building Centre
Northgate Estate (adjacent to Builders Warehouse)
Koeberg Interchange, Cape Town
Country Living
Atholl Square, cnr of Wierda East & Katherine Road
Gauteng
Country Living
51 Van Buuren Rd, Elandsfontein
Gauteng
Leon Magiel Interiors
Hobart Shopping Centre, 90 Hobart Rd
Bryanston, Gauteng
Specifying Techniques
37 Ashley Rd, Glen Ashley (close to Umhlanga)
Durban
Maison Jolie
Shop 6b and 7a, The Well
Ballito, Durban
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How do you keep shutters clean?
- 01 January, 2011
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On completion of every installation we provide a set of operating and cleaning instructions. Shutters are easy to keep clean using a feather duster and a damp cloth for any sticky marks.
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