This is a compilation of information on these design elements to be informative to the ACC specialists approving applications for these elements. This works in concert with the other materials and the Residential Improvement Guidelines.
The preferred style of shutters in Homestead is one identical in style to our original shutters with straight edges, individual louvers or vanes, and a horizontal mullion. The original shutters on every home in Homestead were the Allegro model, named and manufactured by Amato Shutter & Door Company and made of wood.
Shutter width is very important. The most common way to measure for decorative shutters is to measure the window trim and install shutters that are the entire height of the trim. Shutters must be sized so that if they were to actually close over the window, each shutter would cover half of the window. If you have to replace a single shutter that is the incorrect size, you will be required to bring all shutters into compliance.
The following companies can source the Allegro-style wood shutter:
| Adams Lumber | 6720 S. Jordan Rd., Centennial, CO | (303) 699-7060 | Order from sales desk |
| Alpine Custom Shutters Inc | 3010 S. Tejon St., Engelwood, CO | (303) 781-6860 | |
| Architectural Depot | 6765 Horizon Rd., Heath, Texas | (888) 573-3768 | |
| Timberlane | Montgomeryville, PA | (267) 654-0116 | Ask for LB1 model |
| Total Wood Shutters | Capital City Lumber Co, 4216 Beryl Rd. Raleigh, NC | (919) 803-1330 |
Some homeowners have been able to get approved shutter styles and sizes from Lowe’s.
Please note:
- Big box stores typically do not offer shutters in appropriate sizes.
- Vinyl, PVC,ABS shutters are not allowed.
- Composite material — current manufacturing technology cannot produce acceptable shutters. Construction is one piece or faux louvers that are not separate pieces. Also, the paint used is urethane-based, which has a different sheen than latex paint.
Please ensure installation has the louvers pointed down and to the front. In addition, the horizontal mullion on a louvered shutter should align with the check rails of the window.
Shutter manufacturers recommend priming and painting all sides of shutters to lengthen the life span of the shutters.
(Revised October 2024)