subject: Board And Batten Shutters A Great Look [print this page] Author: luke lister Author: luke lister
Right now a popular choice for shutters that are being put up on homes is the board and batten shutters. These are an easy project and one that you can do in a day all by yourself. So if you want to make your home look nice get ready to start this project.
A simple look that is created by placing down three vertical boards, and then adding two horizontal boards to the top of them. These shutters are one of the easiest to make, and they can add a great look to your home.
The first step you will need to do is measure the windows around your home. In doing this you are going to figure out just how much wood you are going to need to buy. The shutters are going to be the same height as your windows, but the width will only be half of what your window is.
Head out and get your wood. Pick a cedar or another wood that is made to last a long time. It's up to you just what wood you will want to use though. So pick according to your tastes and what you like to use to work with.
Now you are going to place down the vertical boards. When you do this process it's a lot easier to build one shutter instead of all of them. Put your waterproof wood glue on the boards and place them together.
You're ready to put your battens on those vertical boards now. They should be placed about eight to twelve inches from the top and bottom of the vertical boards. Put your wood glue on them in order to hold them to the other boards. Also place nails every four to six inches to hold them down better.
Do you want to paint or stain your shutters? It won't matter what you do, as long as you make sure you are using waterproof stain or paint. After they are done drying you are now ready to place them up on your home. Placing four long screws in a shutter to put them on your home.
Your project has been completed, and I bet your home looks great.About the Author:
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