Shutter Holdbacks
Holdbacks serve to keep shutters in place in the open position so they're not swinging in the wind. The standard method is a shutter dog - a device kept upright by gravity due to it's design, that can be mounted with plates, lag screws, or long arms for a sill mount. We also offer some alternative holdbacks if a shutter dog is not desired.
S Curved Shutter Dogs
S is thehe most commonly used face for shutters dogs. These are Black powder coated, stamped carbon steel in an S design.
Rat Tail Shutter Dogs
A design commonly used in the colonial period, rat tail shutter dogs are black powder coated carbon steel.
Curled Shutter Dogs
Similar to the rat tail but with a thicker profile, Curled shutters dogs are black powder coated cast iron.
Grape Casting Shutter Dogs
Grape shutter dogs are black powder coated cast iron with a bunch of grapes design. Set includes 1 left and 1 right dog, and all neccessary mounting hardware.
Rosette Casting Shutter Dogs
Rosette shutter dogs are black powder coated cast iron with a flower design. Set includes 1 left and 1 right dog, and all neccessary mounting hardware.
Shell Casting Shutter Dogs
Shell shutter dogs are black powder coated cast iron with a seashell design. Set includes 1 left and 1 right dog, and all neccessary mounting hardware.
Star Shutter Dogs
Star shutter dogs are black powder coated cast iron with a six-pointed star design. Set includes 1 left and 1 right dog, and all neccessary mounting hardware.
Bullet Catches
Bullet catches are used to hold shutters in the open position with no visible hardware. While open, the bullets and the catch is hidden behind the bulk of the shutters.
Bullet catches are constructed from 304 series stainless steel. The bullet measure 1 1/4" x 3/4", and the assembled catch provides a 1 1/2" throw.
Sill Hooks
Uncommonly used today, sill hooks are appropriate for shutters that will be opened and closed often. The hook is mounted to the window sill, and the eye is mounted on the shutter itself. While the together, the hook serves as an are keeping the shutters open. This is not an especially strong hold, but it is very easy to set or remove.
