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Accordion Shutters

The terms accordion shutter and bifold shutter are frequently used to describe a interior shutter unit that uses panels that hinge together. The hinge joins two window shutters so they will open in the same direction. An accordion interior shutter unit would attach two or more panels together so they open in the same direction. The outside panel would hinge to the window jamb or to a hang strip directly outside the window opening. A bifold shutter unit would only attach two shutter panels so they would fold in the same direction.

Accordion shutters and bifold shutters are not the best phrases to use when describing a folding shutter unit. Instead, refer to the number of shutter panels across and how many panels hinge and open to the left side and how many open to the right. An accordion bifold shutter unit with four panels across usually open two panels to the left and two to the right. An accordion bifold shutter unit with six panels across usually open three panels to the left and three to the right. It is possible to hinge all panels together and open them to one side.

A different type of sliding accordion shutter is used for hurricane and storm protection.

See also bi-fold shutters.

For an online source for interior shutters, see ShutterLand Interior Shutters, or Horizon Interior Shutters.