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.
ANY EXTERIOR CHANGE IS SUBJECT TO ACC APPROVAL, regardless of the below.
The approved 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.
MEASURING FOR SHUTTERS: The approved way to measure for decorative shutters is to measure the window opening including the frame, but not including any trim around it. The width of your shutters should be half of the total window width. 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.
Please note:
- Big box stores typically do not offer shutters in appropriate sizes or styles.
- 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.
Installation: 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. Shutters should be hung centered from top to bottom of window trim.
Shutter manufacturers recommend priming and painting all sides of shutters to lengthen the life span of the shutters.
(Revised November 2026)