Not sure I understand the purpose of shutters that don’t shut. I assume it’s purely aesthetic? Is it common thing thing in America? Don’t really see it in Australia. Edit: FYI - I have no issues with it. If it’s a common practice, especially in the context of the local streetscape, then it’s a perfectly acceptable facade treatment. One of the things I love about house Reno UA-cam series is seeing construction methods in other countries.
The worst part is that it's dimensionally so off that it also looks goofy. What a waste of lumber. There are decorative shutters in other countries but they are designed to look like they could work. Here it's just boards nailed to the wall. No hinges, no latches ...
Great work. Thanks so much especially for sticking to normal tools. I’ve thought about making these with the cedar fencing planks, but the thought of having to use a planer or something like it was holding me back. Now I know I can just sand them.
I'll never understand why y'all Americans do faux shutters that not only don't actually shut, but don't even look like they do. You have a tiny sliver of a shutter on each side for a big wide window that could never be covered by these, it feels so unatural. But I guess it's just the way it"s done over there haha. I do love how they turned out and you've been able to transform some cheap wood and make it look very neat, great job!
I think everyone here in Oklahoma just relies on central heating and air conditioning because of the humidity and temperature at night.... that and people usually use blackout drapes or window treatments on the inside of bedrooms if you want to block out the sunlight. I appreciate you asking though... In a more temperate climate hinged shutters totally makes sense!
In my opinion, even fake shutters should be realistic meaning they should at least ‘cover’ the window when closed, even if never closed or they should not be added. I liked the style of the ones you built though.
We've got a patch of warm weather so I'm working on the "curb appeal" episode of the Income Property Renovation and I felt like these DIY Shutters deserved their own video! Full porch renovation is in progress, Thanks for watching!
Shudders are one of those architectural anachronisms from when windows needed protection from the elements. It's funny because if you want storm shutters, that actually work, they are impossible to find.
Available in Europe, aluminum ones and or wooden ones. Different types as well, those made to just make shade or those made to protect even from burglars. I have no idea what are these in the video supposed to do tbh.
Shutters of all types are available here in Florida. Folding, roll up, Bahama, etc. Of course, since we are in a hurricane prone area, we may have an advantage as far as availability goes. Pricewise, not so much. Those things are ridiculously expensive.
I'm American but I agree with the comments that basically say the shutter should be half the width of a window. Or maybe a quarter or a sixth of the width if they are designed to look like they accordion. They should look like they would cover the window if they shut. I realize its an unpopular opinion in the US, but makes logical sense when you think about it. We opted not to reinstall shutters on our colonial house because the colonials didn't use shutters.
If you purchase fence cedar, the other alternative to sanding is if you have a thickness planer, take really light passes on one piece to set the removal depth, then start running them through the planer as fast as it will take 'em. Much quicker and takes a lot less effort than the sander, but again, you need a thickness planer.
Ive made the mistake of using standard brad nails in cedar outdoors, in about a year you'll see some pretty bad iron sickness on the wood around each nail
I like the shutters a lot. nice job. I also really like the diy sofa with 2x4” and you said you can get free plans for it but the site won’t open for the plans. can you help me with this. keep up the great job. love your videos.
Those look really cool. Great work! No idea why you’re getting hate as 99% of the shudders I see are aesthetic only and non functional- you didn’t do anything weird by making them look better here lol.
I would say to use a 2x4 as the backer that the slats get attached to so that you can use screws instead of finish nails. Those boards are going to warp and eventually start falling apart as the glue is not going to be enough since there is not a lot of surface area that is glued. I speak from experience not just guessing. using a 2x4 would add an additional $2 to each shutter so not a huge deal.
Like my fellows colleagues in the commentary section, I did not knew the purpose of those shutters. I initially though that it was something to hang stuff in it but it is just for aesthetics.
Untill someone actually buys the building and has to tear it apart because everything is done just for the looks and not to last. Housflip = lipstick on a pig
A golden rule in architecture and design is: form follows function. I cannot see any function here. So this is just for decoration? Not sure I like this...and I just wondered will the house get a white painting?, The grey is just so depressing...and the wooden shutters do not fit the grey house right now..sorry for being so critical this time..but : get rid of the shutters and paint the house..its going to be great!
@@gregmize01he’s actually right. Where are you getting your information? People who break this rule will have a tacky low end looking exterior. Shutters are traditional therefore you have to follow traditional rules when you install it. It looks silly if you don’t. You can’t break the rules with this. lol
We should really have a different name for completely fake shutters … maybe “window bling”, “faux foldables”, pretend-a-panels” … any other ideas out there?
am i missing something? without a hinge and mounted directly on the wall how do they protect or shutter the windows? is this just an pathetic aesthetic/ faux for show thing?
What is the purpose of them? American window design system is really weird. You have no roll blinds, which are used in Europe, for privacy and shade. Also, no tilt for you to air out your house when cooking or when you just need fresh air in winter. These boards you put up look more like a thing when the house is abandoned.
Hinged shutters aren't very useful if you're not in a temperate climate and keeping the house open. I think people here prefer drapes over blinds for privacy... they're a little more nice in my opinion.
@@lovly2cu725why do you keep spamming this reply? Does doing so make you feel more knowledgeable than others? Your insecurities show boldly about needing to feel seen & knowledgeable. I bet you'll even hide it by saying something along the lines of "I'm just trying to help others understand!". We both know that's not the real reason you do it. Maybe you don't even know why you actually do it. 🤔🤷♂️
Yeah, the first point in this "how to" is to know to not build decorative shutters that couldn't possibly cover the window if they actually shut. It's just bad.
people don't open and close shutters on the outside if you've got central heat and air typically.... over time they've gone form something functional to now something that just looks nice.
They look OK, but sadly, they aren't functionally usable as shutters and are there for vanity. IMHO, they look ghetto and cheap. I think that they are aesthetically ugly and would have just removed them and scraped away the construction cement b
Why do people bother with these so called shutters? They do nothing and look terrible! If you’re installing shutters at least have them so they work as a shutter. They don’t even look right because they are too narrow!
@@ModernBuilds a reply from the man himself! In answer to your question: I would say, worldwide, that yes, most shutters are functional rather than decorative (but I can't know for sure, of course) (And, btw, despite the narky nature of my original comment, I do really like your channel and watch almost every video 😜)
Mike, one of the things I appreciate so much about your channel is how you're always so positive. Keep up the great work.
Thans adam!!!
Not sure I understand the purpose of shutters that don’t shut. I assume it’s purely aesthetic? Is it common thing thing in America? Don’t really see it in Australia.
Edit: FYI - I have no issues with it. If it’s a common practice, especially in the context of the local streetscape, then it’s a perfectly acceptable facade treatment.
One of the things I love about house Reno UA-cam series is seeing construction methods in other countries.
Yes, it's a non-functional thing in the USA.
Americans love fake things that they think look "fancy"
yes, watching them building cardboard house and non-functional, unaesthetic stuff is free culture shock...
I was thinking the same. We don't have those in Colombia.
The worst part is that it's dimensionally so off that it also looks goofy. What a waste of lumber. There are decorative shutters in other countries but they are designed to look like they could work. Here it's just boards nailed to the wall. No hinges, no latches ...
Great work. Thanks so much especially for sticking to normal tools. I’ve thought about making these with the cedar fencing planks, but the thought of having to use a planer or something like it was holding me back. Now I know I can just sand them.
Dude these are the nicest and most modern shutters I have ever seen and going to make them for my house !
I'll never understand why y'all Americans do faux shutters that not only don't actually shut, but don't even look like they do. You have a tiny sliver of a shutter on each side for a big wide window that could never be covered by these, it feels so unatural. But I guess it's just the way it"s done over there haha. I do love how they turned out and you've been able to transform some cheap wood and make it look very neat, great job!
😂😂😂😂 Dayummm Where You From?
@@BreeLvee France. Here, either you have shutters that can cover your windows at night or you don't have shutters at all 😂
it would look naked if nothing was there
I think everyone here in Oklahoma just relies on central heating and air conditioning because of the humidity and temperature at night.... that and people usually use blackout drapes or window treatments on the inside of bedrooms if you want to block out the sunlight.
I appreciate you asking though... In a more temperate climate hinged shutters totally makes sense!
@@ModernBuildsand that's where you're wrong..
Very nice, modern look to the house. Who knew building these would be so easy? Great job!
same!! big transformation :)
Shutters are like lash extensions on a house
word haha!!! both can look good or trashy 😂
In my opinion, even fake shutters should be realistic meaning they should at least ‘cover’ the window when closed, even if never closed or they should not be added. I liked the style of the ones you built though.
This is an awesome video! Informative, straightforward, and I love the music 🤗
Mike is a Super Pro. He can count 9:15
“One down three to go”.
Two more sets = 4 individual shutters (i.e. one down, three to go) . When he's right, he's right.
We've got a patch of warm weather so I'm working on the "curb appeal" episode of the Income Property Renovation and I felt like these DIY Shutters deserved their own video! Full porch renovation is in progress, Thanks for watching!
I was thinking a actual working shutters. shutter that shuts...
I think you forgot to pin your comment Mike 😅
They look great at least your out there doing something being productive forget the haters respect bro
Shudders are one of those architectural anachronisms from when windows needed protection from the elements. It's funny because if you want storm shutters, that actually work, they are impossible to find.
It's what got me on here, hoping to see if it was about working ones. Nope lol
@@zac5370same, he could totally make functional ones too
Available in Europe, aluminum ones and or wooden ones. Different types as well, those made to just make shade or those made to protect even from burglars. I have no idea what are these in the video supposed to do tbh.
Shutters of all types are available here in Florida. Folding, roll up, Bahama, etc. Of course, since we are in a hurricane prone area, we may have an advantage as far as availability goes. Pricewise, not so much. Those things are ridiculously expensive.
I'm American but I agree with the comments that basically say the shutter should be half the width of a window. Or maybe a quarter or a sixth of the width if they are designed to look like they accordion. They should look like they would cover the window if they shut. I realize its an unpopular opinion in the US, but makes logical sense when you think about it. We opted not to reinstall shutters on our colonial house because the colonials didn't use shutters.
I like the design though
or be hinged like they originally meant to me
That's a good way of figuring out a way of what with.. I like the half or quarter window idea
If you purchase fence cedar, the other alternative to sanding is if you have a thickness planer, take really light passes on one piece to set the removal depth, then start running them through the planer as fast as it will take 'em. Much quicker and takes a lot less effort than the sander, but again, you need a thickness planer.
Sometimes it’s good to call a designer
Ive made the mistake of using standard brad nails in cedar outdoors, in about a year you'll see some pretty bad iron sickness on the wood around each nail
galvanized
oh dang!!! good to know.. thanks Andrew!
That looks really good.
I like the shutters a lot. nice job. I also really like the diy sofa with 2x4” and you said you can get free plans for it but the site won’t open for the plans. can you help me with this. keep up the great job. love your videos.
Those look really cool. Great work! No idea why you’re getting hate as 99% of the shudders I see are aesthetic only and non functional- you didn’t do anything weird by making them look better here lol.
same... I guess people drive around thinking all those shutters on people houses close lol
Some matching planter boxes out front this spring would look awesome!
Cool, maybe this is an American thing, but what are they for?
They used to be attached with hinges and were closed over the windows in inclement weather or during storms.
These ones are just useless decorations.
originally were to cover the windows in a storm, now they are decorative
I wanted shutters to cover my window in 90+ degree weather to prevent heat from coming in.
I would say to use a 2x4 as the backer that the slats get attached to so that you can use screws instead of finish nails. Those boards are going to warp and eventually start falling apart as the glue is not going to be enough since there is not a lot of surface area that is glued. I speak from experience not just guessing. using a 2x4 would add an additional $2 to each shutter so not a huge deal.
It looks good- the design choice fits well. Maybe wrap the pillars on the front porch with the same material and stain?
This is like using a face cloth as a bath towel 😆
these are good but functional is so much coooller
I am looking forward to your final reveal
me too!!!
This whole project looks like every cheap flippers house
9:36 - Don't you mean, "Un-nailed it!"? 😂
Like my fellows colleagues in the commentary section, I did not knew the purpose of those shutters. I initially though that it was something to hang stuff in it but it is just for aesthetics.
years ago they were hinged so they would fold out & you could SHUT them in a storm that is y they are called shutters
@ 7:27 "SUPER PRO!!"
Is there something with the plans on your site? I tried to download a few and none went to my email
What is the point of a shutter that is useless?
decoration
Love this whole flip
Untill someone actually buys the building and has to tear it apart because everything is done just for the looks and not to last. Housflip = lipstick on a pig
A golden rule in architecture and design is: form follows function. I cannot see any function here. So this is just for decoration? Not sure I like this...and I just wondered will the house get a white painting?, The grey is just so depressing...and the wooden shutters do not fit the grey house right now..sorry for being so critical this time..but : get rid of the shutters and paint the house..its going to be great!
Nice. Just like a SUPER PRO.
#STAYSAFE
#PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸
I’ve thought about making shutters and selling them to people for there homes… is there any money in this?
I don't know for sure, but there low cost for materials and could be batched out fast!
Now that's what I would call "Super Pro" Mike! Nice work.....👍👍🔨🔨
These look great Mike!
shutters are supposed to give an illusion of them covering the windows "if closed." I don't think this does
nope, not for decorative shudders.
@@gregmize01he’s actually right. Where are you getting your information? People who break this rule will have a tacky low end looking exterior. Shutters are traditional therefore you have to follow traditional rules when you install it. It looks silly if you don’t. You can’t break the rules with this. lol
are they purely aesthetic?
yes
It’s Mike’s first flip..
Can't wait for that new Craftsman tool to be painted a different color once you finish your collab with them. LOL
what is the purpose of this thing?
shutters were originally hinged to cover a window in a storm. now they are decorative
Shutters smaller than the windows look ridiculous.
you’re killing it, bud!
We should really have a different name for completely fake shutters … maybe “window bling”, “faux foldables”, pretend-a-panels” … any other ideas out there?
I agree!!
I like the progress that you are completing. Great series! 🥶🖤🔔👍🏻❤️
Wayyyy too narrow for those windows.
naw
Only for decoration. 😂
Yeah.. they're pointless
So… they look nice.
They don’t cover the windows 🤣🤣 just there for decoration
You getting warm weather and New York getting colder weather. Enjoy
Using low budget tools is fine, but doesnt working on the floor kill your back?
wats the purpose of these shutters
shutters were originally hinged to cover a window in a storm. now they are decorative
Shutters that don't shut? I'm so confused.
decorative
Great video, and I love the new shutters, they really pop and look modern.
Modern? Really?
They don't even look like shutters, they're too thin and they just look like useless slabs of wood
Hi guy's ! I have a realy realy real question !!! Why did you do fake shutters on your house ? Why nt making real shutters ?
💙💙💙
Shoudn't shutters shut?
Honestly most people around here just have them for looks
am i missing something? without a hinge and mounted directly on the wall how do they protect or shutter the windows? is this just an pathetic aesthetic/ faux for show thing?
shutters were originally hinged to cover a window in a storm. now they are decorative
basically :)
Shutters that dont shut. 😂
There’s no need to bloody shout ffs
Non functional shutters?
who has functional shutters any more
I don't get it what's the purpose of these?? they don't even work and not pretty
shutters were originally hinged to cover a window in a storm. now they are decorative
@@lovly2cu725 well it's ugly decor
you are 😂
Why is there a trump video in your Mike's first flip playlist? @Modern Builds
Really makes no sense these shutters.. all form over function.
so u prefer a plain house?
💝💐❣️
Why fake shutters?
bc it looks naked without them?
@@lovly2cu725 ah ok. Cosmetics :-)
What is the purpose of them? American window design system is really weird. You have no roll blinds, which are used in Europe, for privacy and shade. Also, no tilt for you to air out your house when cooking or when you just need fresh air in winter. These boards you put up look more like a thing when the house is abandoned.
shutters were originally hinged to cover a window in a storm. now they are decorative
So practically useless. @@lovly2cu725
Hinged shutters aren't very useful if you're not in a temperate climate and keeping the house open. I think people here prefer drapes over blinds for privacy... they're a little more nice in my opinion.
@@lovly2cu725why do you keep spamming this reply? Does doing so make you feel more knowledgeable than others? Your insecurities show boldly about needing to feel seen & knowledgeable. I bet you'll even hide it by saying something along the lines of "I'm just trying to help others understand!". We both know that's not the real reason you do it. Maybe you don't even know why you actually do it. 🤔🤷♂️
Yeah, the first point in this "how to" is to know to not build decorative shutters that couldn't possibly cover the window if they actually shut. It's just bad.
people don't open and close shutters on the outside if you've got central heat and air typically.... over time they've gone form something functional to now something that just looks nice.
Hmmmm…
Yeah too narrow doesn’t really add enough but I get why you did it bestie
What's the use of these? Wastage of wood!
shutters were originally hinged to cover a window in a storm. now they are decorative
They look OK, but sadly, they aren't functionally usable as shutters and are there for vanity. IMHO, they look ghetto and cheap.
I think that they are aesthetically ugly and would have just removed them and scraped away the construction cement b
Yes very ghetto and tacky
A lot of work for something useless that was already there.sorry .
Ich finde nur das das ein hipster Design ist und wenn sie kein wirklichen Nutzen haben würde ich es nicht bauen es ist halt sinnlos
some things are for purely aesthetic reasons. What the point of having hinged shutters if you never use them???
this feels real unnecessary.
If they don’t cover and protect the window, they ain’t shutters, they are window dressings (aka useless).
agreed, but they are still called shutters...
It’s ugly
Why do people bother with these so called shutters?
They do nothing and look terrible!
If you’re installing shutters at least have them so they work as a shutter.
They don’t even look right because they are too narrow!
I think they look good
These aren't shutters. They don't shut. They are absurd.
do you think most shutters on houses actually shut and aren't decorative?
@@ModernBuilds a reply from the man himself! In answer to your question: I would say, worldwide, that yes, most shutters are functional rather than decorative (but I can't know for sure, of course)
(And, btw, despite the narky nature of my original comment, I do really like your channel and watch almost every video 😜)
They look great at least your out there doing something being productive forget the haters respect bro