Questions and Answers for Ekena Millwork 16 1/8" x 48" True Fit PVC Three Board Joined Board-n-Batten Shutters, Thermal Green (Per Pair)

A:  Thanks for reaching out. While we do not have a grey color, we would recommend ordering them "Unfinished" or "Primed" and painting them upon arrival. Paint the product with a good quality, vinyl safe 100% acrylic latex paint. If painting the product a dark color, colors that have an LVR rating of 54 or lower, use paints with heat reflective characteristics specifically formulated for use on vinyl or PVC products.

A:  No, this does not come with hinges.

A:  Thanks for reaching out. Yes, the shutters do need to be painted to assure a long-lasting and good-looking product. This shutter arrives unfinished, thus the raw material can range from white, to a light grey. The raw material can slightly vary in color. For best results, prime the product thoroughly to achieve a smooth, consistent, paint-ready surface. Once priming is finished, paint the product with a good quality, vinyl safe 100% acrylic latex paint. If painting the product a dark color, colors that have an LVR rating of 54 or lower, use paints with heat reflective characteristics specifically formulated for use on vinyl or PVC products.

A:  Yes! We can absolutely customize them. Please reach out to a Home Depot Representative for a quote. The closest size, available directly on the website (in this style of shutter), would be 18 inches in width. In case you'd like to see that, the Model # is CWB18X075PRC. We would be happy to help with your project!

A:  Thanks for reaching out. Each shutter, in a 12 in. x 71 in. size, is just about 23 pounds. Composite shutters are sturdy and long-lasting, instantly upgrading any home by adding value and curb appeal. To view the installation guidelines, please visit: https://images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfImages/46/466b46f6-66e5-4b16-b757-39bd737d0abc.pdf

A:  We recommend reaching out to your local Home Depot, to see if they have a professional that can assist! The shutters have a fairly simple installation and can typically be installed by a handy DIY'er or a general contractor. In case you need them, you can locate the installation instructions here: https://images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfImages/df/df901c78-67fd-46e6-b2b0-32d9299ea4bd.pdf

A:  Thanks for reaching out! Measuring for exterior shutters can vary, depending if you are using them to be functional or decorative and what hardware you are using for installation. If they are being used in a decorative manner, it typically looks best to have the width of the shutters, half the width of the window and the height of the shutters to be in-between the glass height and the casing. It should look as if they closed, they would be flush with the window casing and cover the window. If you are using them in a functional manner (opening and closing) we'd recommend consulting a local professional to guide you through the measuring process. Please let us know if we can further assist!

A:  Thanks for reaching out! <br> Yes, our composite shutters can be installed with operational hinges. We advise following the recommendation and quantity guidelines of the hinge manufacturer, you use. The quantity recommendations vary slightly. Typically, for a 74" high shutter, it would be approximately 3 hinges per shutter (so 6 per pair).

A:  It includes a mounting brackets.

A:  Fixed mounting brackets are included with your order! To see how they are easily installed, please visit: https://images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfImages/df/df901c78-67fd-46e6-b2b0-32d9299ea4bd.pdf

A:  Thanks for reaching out. Yes, both the "Unfinished" and "Primed" options are paintable. For the "Unfinished" option, please make sure to prime and paint the shutters, with a high-quality exterior, acrylic latex paint (and the appropriate primer for that paint). Let us know if we can further assist!