Shutters FAQs
Welcome to your window shutters troubleshooting hub. Learn how to quickly fix loose louvers, peeling paint, panel misalignments, and common shutter operation problems.
- What To Do If Shutters Won't Open Or Close Properly
Shutters that stick, jam or refuse to sit flat are usually down to one of three things: dust and grime in the mechanism, hinges that have worked loose over time, or a panel that's shifted slightly out of alignment.
- Why Are My Shutters Misaligned and Won't Stay Closed
Shutters go out of alignment for a few reasons: hinge screws work loose over time, timber frames swell with humidity, and occasionally the wall frame itself shifts slightly after fitting.
- How to Fix Loose Shutter Louvers That Won't Stay Open
Louvers that flop back closed on their own are a tension problem, not a structural one. The small pins or bushings that hold each slat in position wear down over time, especially on panels that get used every day.
- How to Fix Cracked, Chipped or Peeling Shutter Paint
Paint damage on shutters is usually down to moisture getting in, the wood expanding and contracting with seasonal temperature changes, or the original paint job being applied without proper prep.
- Why Are My Shutters Fading or Discoloured
Shutter fading is one of the most common complaints we hear, and it's usually down to one of a handful of causes: prolonged UV exposure, harsh cleaning products, or moisture getting into the material over time.