Give Your Home an Instant Makeover with Custom Exterior Shutters

Pittsburgh, PA ( Pressreleasecollection ) May 25, 2010 - For those interested in changing the look of their home in an energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly manner, think about adding custom exterior shutters. Well-made custom wood shutters provide instant value to your house, and one of the best in the business to make them is Estate Millwork. <br /><br />Estate Millwork provides a number of services, and are experts in wood craftsmanship. With the most cutting-edge of technology and resources backed by generations-old production techniques, Estate Millwork can provide you with a beautifully made wood shutter, regardless of the style or time-period you’re aiming for. <br /><br />Hardwood Shutters– The Best Option for Custom Shutters<br /><br />There are many types of shutters out there, such as aluminum, fiberglass and vinyl and they all have their respective benefits. However, if you’re looking for a more natural, environmentally friendly alternative, wood is an excellent choice. Top-quality hardwood <a href="http://www.estatemillwork.com/custom-shutters.html">custom exterior shutters</a> can last for decades, giving you plenty of value for your choice. <br /><br />Environmentally Friendly Practices<br /><br />Estate Millwork’s hardwood suppliers are located in the Western Pennsylvania Allegheny Mountains, and are all sustainably run domestic and imported forests. Estate Millwork has also invested significantly in getting maximum value out of each piece of lumber they use, making the whole process green-friendly. <br /><br />Estate’s facilities reflect this dedication to environmental-consciousness as well. During manufacturing hours, Estate Millwork strives to keep excess to a minimum by monitoring use of utilities like heating and cooling, recycling and making efficient use of every piece of wood we purchase. This conservative philosophy results in lower operating costs for us, which we are able to pass on as lower costs for you, the customer.<br /><br />Additionally, Custom wood shutters can give any household a classic feel, and using high-grade hardwoods can help you see a real impact on property value. <br /><br />Custom Shutter Expertise<br /><br />Estate Millwork has centuries of experience which shows through the process our expert craftsmen go through to construct each custom shutter. Long, singles cuts of high-grade, FAS hardwoods are used for each construction. This is in comparison with cost-cutting techniques by some companies to use mixed pieces of wood, resulting in shutters that can be more easily damaged and cracked. We hand-pick each piece of wood to be used, conducting thorough inspections on all materials used to ensure maximum quality and durability. Our workers employ time-proven techniques such as mortise-tenon joinery that have been perfected throughout their family for generations of craftsmanship. <br /><br />Our expertise covers a wide range of tasks, with specialties in wood duties such as finishing, millwork and drying. Our employees are also very customer friendly, so for any potential questions you may have, feel free to call our custom exterior shutter specialists at 1 (866) 322-0040.<br /><br />Simple Design Process<br /><br />If you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for, utilize our <a href="http://www.estatemillwork.com/custom-wood-shutters.html">Custom wood shutter</a> design tool to start out. This tool can help you get an idea of what you might want in a shutter in terms of patterns and style. For example, say you decide that you’re interested in a nice pair of louvered shutters. From there you can select from various woods such as Cedar, Oak and Mahogany and from nine different shutter styles such as Ashville, Charleston and Charlotte. Or if you’re not able to find a style that exactly matches what you imagine to be the perfect inclusion to your windows, you can specify just about every aspect of the design procedure. Areas you can change include: panel profiles, depth, material, privacy panels, finishes, sub stiles, rail placement, and panel moldings. You can even send us a sketch of what you want and we’ll make it to your exact requests. <br /><br />From the moment you contact us with specifications for your custom wood shutter, we will be able to provide you with an estimate usually within the same day, so you don’t have to wait. After that and once terms are agreed upon, the construction process usually takes around three to four weeks, depending on your custom requirements.<br /><br />ABOUT ESTATE MILLWORK<br /><br />Estate Millwork is a specialist in custom wood shutters, with a dedication to using only the highest-quality materials and time-tested, efficient production techniques. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.estatemillwork.com">http://www.estatemillwork.com</a>. <br /><br />Contact:<br />Estate Millwork <br />1-866-322-0040 <br />operations@estatemillwork.com<br /><br />###

Give Your Home an Instant Makeover with Custom Exterior Shutters

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Exterior Shutters Add Instant Curb Appeal, Have Green Benefits

Pittsburgh, PA ( Pressreleasecollection ) May 4, 2010 - Want a way to instantly increase the curb appeal of your home and increase its value? Consider exterior window shutters. Exterior shutters not only keep out the rain and the heat – they give you privacy too.<br /><br />Estate Millwork, an exterior shutter manufacturing company located in Southwestern Pennsylvania, offers a wide selection of customized exterior window shutters to suit your home's style. <br /><br />If your home is in a historic style such as Craftsman, Colonial, or Bungalow, Estate Millwork’s master craftsmen can create detailed replicas of custom exterior shutters from many historical periods. For ornate exterior shutters, our expert craftspeople can add touches like custom mouldings or shutter horns. <br /><br />Estate Millwork now offers multiple variations on wood exterior shutter classics, including panel shutters, louvered shutters, and our top-hinged <a href="http://www.estatemillwork.com/Exterior-Shutters.html">exterior shutters</a>. <br /><br />Estate Millwork will custom-craft exterior shutters for your windows of unusual shape or size. Further customization options for plantation exterior shutters include tailor-made rails and stiles, mouse holes, extra-wide or narrow louvers, or decorative faux lift rods.<br /><br />On our Web site, you'll find Custom Online Design Tools that let you design <a href="http://www.estatemillwork.com">custom exterior shutters</a> and receive pricing estimates for made-to-order exterior shutters. <br /><br />Estate Millwork stands out from the pack by using hardwoods for our exterior window shutters, including oak, maple, cherry, and exotics like teak and mahogany. <br /><br />Company craftsmen cut shutter pieces carefully to minimize waste and to maximize product durability. Starting with long cuts of top-grade hardwood, we select each board by hand for our wood exterior shutters. We assemble each pair of <a href="http://www.estatemillwork.com/window-shutters-exterior.html">exterior window shutters</a> using classic mortise-and-tenon joinery construction, and all of our shutters are personally inspected before they leave the factory. <br /><br />This process minimizes waste, improves quality, and provides our customers with durable, solid wood exterior shutters that outlast vinyl or low-grade veneer exterior shutters. Because they can splinter, warp, and pit, faux wooden shutters usually only last a few seasons. Our high-quality wood window shutters, built to last decades, are the better deal in the long run. <br /><br />All of our exterior shutters are crafted from sustainable-harvest timber. The plant is green, too: At Estate Millwork, we pride ourselves on enforcing strict temperature controls and recycling requirements, keeping manufacturing costs -- and your costs -- down.<br /><br />Estate Millwork, an exterior shutter manufacturing company, is taking orders for custom exterior shutters. To learn more, visit www.estatemillwork.com. <br /><br />Contact: <br />Estate Millwork <br />1-866-322-0040 <br />operations@estatemillwork.com<br /><br />###

Exterior Shutters Add Instant Curb Appeal, Have Green Benefits

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Exterior Shutter Company Offers Expands Selection for DIY Crowd, Contractors, Consultants

Pittsburgh, PA ( PressReleaseCollection ) December 10, 2009 – Estate Millwork, a wooden shutter manufacturing company in Southwestern PA is offering a wide selection of shutters, hinges, and accessories for the autumn construction season.<br /><br />Many do-it-yourself homebuilders, contractors, and home remodeling consultants, buoyed by the prospect of warmer Northeastern fall and winter weather thanks to the El Nino effect, will extend the building season past Labor Day. Estate Millwork offers many stylish wood exterior shutter options for these building aficionados; and most wood shutters on sale can be customized to suit many different home exteriors. <br /><br />"I'd encourage any homebuilder or contractor to take a look at our wooden shutter selection first" says Estate Millwork principal Dave Thomas. "We use all-natural hardwood in our <a href="http://www.estatemillwork.com/Exterior-Shutters.html">exterior shutters</a>, we assemble them by hand, and we create them with the intent that they'll be on the house for decades."<br /><br />Big-box stores are a popular destination for handymen - and while their selections of tools and construction equipment often can't be beat, they're not exactly prime destinations for custom exterior shutters. <br /><br />"Many stores are selling utility grade shutters," says Thomas. "That's fine if you're on a budget, that's absolutely fine if you need a fast job, or you only want that job to last a year or two. But if you're remodeling your own home - and especially, if you're in the business of remodeling other people's homes, a quality product will provide more satisfaction over the long run."<br /><br />Wooden shutters are preferable for home remodeling or new construction jobs, says Thomas. They outlast vinyl or composite shutters, and they offer better protection against the elements. "Several years into your construction job, you'll see a significant return on your investment if you've purchase real <a href="http://www.estatemillwork.com">wood shutters</a>" adds Thomas.<br /><br />Over the past several years, Estate Millwork has made it easier for time-strapped home improvement buffs to customize shutters to their liking. In 2008, the company added Custom Online Design Tools, a set of JavaScript-driven measurement tools that help builders quickly and easily order wooden shutters to size. <br /><br />Estate Millwork now offers multiple variations on wooden shutter classics, including panel shutters, louvered shutters, and its famous top-hinged <a href="http://www.estatemillwork.com/bahama-shutters.html">Bahama shutters</a>. The company has forayed into interior decorating markets, too; it now sells custom wood doors on spec, custom all-wood cabinet doors and period reproduction hinges.<br /><br />Thomas strives to ensure that the company's customer service is superb. "We've created our company to offer our customers the greatest number of choices. It's now possible to customize your exterior shutters on our Web site - where we've laid out finishing options, customization options, custom hinges, and more."<br /><br />"But if you need that human touch, we also have CSR guys on hand, and they're always ready to answer any questions to help you get the job done most efficiently," Thomas adds.<br /><br />Estate Millwork is a great destination for green builders, too. All exterior shutters are crafted from sustainable-harvest hardwoods. The company practices a green business philosophy every day, too. By enforcing strict temperature controls at the manufacturing plant, and by recycling scraps in other wooden shutter projects or burning them for fuel, Estate Millwork is able to keep total manufacturing costs down.<br /><br />In a tight economy, what builder doesn't love that?<br /><br />Estate Millwork, a green exterior shutter manufacturing company, is taking orders for custom wood shutters. To learn more, visit www.estatemillwork.com.<br /><br />Contact:<br />Estate Millwork<br />1-866-322-0040<br />operations@estatemillwork.com<br /><br />###

Exterior Shutter Company Offers Expands Selection for DIY Crowd, Contractors, Consultants

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Quality and Craftsmanship Are Hallmarks of Custom Exterior Shutter Company

Pittsburgh, PA ( Pressreleasecollection ) September 9, 2009 - In a recession, many shoppers favor bargains over well-made items. However, one manufacturer of exterior shutters, Estate Millwork, is standing by company values – high quality and outstanding craftsmanship – that are their brand hallmarks.<br /><br />"What's a deal and what's a bargain is all perception," says Dave Thomas, head of mill operations for the southwestern PA exterior shutter company. "But a product that offers good quality to customers can indeed turn out to be the better deal in the long run." <br /><br />Estate Millwork exterior shutters are created from long cuts of top-grade American and imported hardwood. Company craftsmen cut shutter pieces carefully to minimize waste and to maximize product durability. Time-tested mortise-and-tenon joinery construction is used to assemble each pair of exterior shutters, and all shutters are hand-inspected before they leave the Estate Millwork factory.<br /><br />"Customers who've bought our exterior shutters several years ago report that they look as good as new," says Jackson. He adds that maintenance is key. "With a little upkeep – with a little TLC – these shutters will withstand almost any type of weather thrown at them."<br /><br />What could be a better value than that?<br /><br />The staff at Estate Millwork categorically refuse to construct <a href="http://www.estatemillwork.com/Exterior-Shutters.html">custom exterior shutters</a> from veneers, plastic compounds, or any other artificial materials. "They just don't last like our wood does," says Thomas. Because they’re prone to splintering, warping, and pitting, faux wooden shutters only last a few seasons, while Estate Millwork's all-wood exterior shutters can last for decades.<br /><br />At Estate Millwork, bargain hunters and design aficionados alike can find exterior shutters to fall in love with. Throughout the summer, the company is accepting orders on spec for all types of custom exterior shutters. Thomas says that his staff is well-versed in period reproductions, and the company keeps a large library of historical reference materials so customers can create the shutters of their dreams.<br /><br />Thomas and his crew recommend regular maintenance to keep <a href="http://www.estatemillwork.com">exterior shutters</a> looking their best. <br /><br />Here are Estate Millwork's “Tips for Summer Exterior Shutter Maintenance”:<br /><br />-Clean your exterior shutters at least once every 18-24 months. This will keep them looking new, and will protect them from warping and pests.<br /><br />-To clean your exterior shutters, use a gentle solution of soapy water and an ultra-soft cleaning brush. Estate Millwork recommends worn brushes over new brushes, as the bristles are softer, and won't mar the surfaces of your exterior shutters. Please do not use any industrial-strength cleaners; these damage the wood. Regular household soap or mild detergent, such as Ivory soap, is perfect.<br /><br />-Apply a new coat of paint or stain every three to five years to keep your exterior shutters looking factory new. If you're combining this step with a shutter cleaning, ensure that your shutters are completely dry before painting or staining.<br /><br />-To paint or stain exterior shutters, remove the shutters from your house. Lightly sand the surfaces using fine-grade sandpaper. This will help you achieve an even tone.<br /><br />-For best quality, apply a thin first coat of paint or stain to your exterior shutters. Also, make sure the first coat is completely dry before applying the second coat. Only use a third coat of paint or stain if your shutters are badly in need of upkeep (and if you've been taking care of your exterior shutters, they won't be).<br /><br />-When your exterior shutters are completely dry, buff away any bumps with fine sandpaper. And, only re-hang your exterior shutters when they have dried completely. <br /><br />-Consider using paints or stains with sun- and weather-resistant finishes to extend the lifespan of your exterior shutters. <br /><br />Estate Millwork, located in southwestern Pennsylvania, creates environmentally friendly exterior shutters. To order custom shutters for your home, visit <a href="http://www.estatemillwork.com">www.estatemillwork.com</a>.<br /><br />Contact:<br />Jim Jackson, Estate Millwork<br />1-866-322-0040<br />operations@estatemillwork.com<br /><br />###

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Estate Millwork offers exterior shutters services for builders, contractors, architects

Pittsburgh, PA ( PressReleaseCollection ) July 17, 2009 – Summer is prime time for new construction projects and Estate Millwork, an exterior shutter manufacturer, is emphasizing its broad range of customer service options for builders, contractors, architects, and homeowners<br /><br />The company, known for its all-wood exterior shutters, provides builders with quick quoting services, single-point customer service, web-based exterior shutter ordering, and many samples and amenities for builders, contractors, and architects.<br /><br />“We offer a number of amenities to support your home or company,” says Estate Millwork representative Jim Jackson. “Of course, we offer great deals on exterior shutters – and good discounts for big projects. But we also offer services that make your total business experience more pleasant.” <br /><br />One hallmark of the exterior shutter company is its mill-workers’ ability to render custom shutters from AutoCAD drawings or sketches. Estate Millwork fills orders for builders on spec, and accepts CAD drawings, sketches, and low- and high-resolution renderings. <br /><br />Architects can benefit from these services, too.<br /><br />“Many architects come to us because they want to reproduce a specific period piece or a certain kind of exterior shutter,” Jackson says. He notes that Estate Millwork craftsmen can deftly reproduce exterior shutters from various drawings, including three-dimensional renderings. In addition, the company has a large library of 18th- and 19th-century architecture and carpentry books to which designers can refer. For more info, visit their full catalog of <a href="http://www.estatemillwork.com">exterior shutters</a>. Many books feature detailed instructions on exterior shutter styling from those time periods. <br /><br />For learning purposes, says Jackson, architects, builders, or contractors can schedule shop tours to get a better idea of how Estate Millwork operates. A plant tour enables a worker or a group to learn how Estate Millwork uses advanced robotics to streamline and perfect exterior shutter craftsmanship, while still delivering hand-assembled, hand-finished results. <br /><br />Estate Millwork also helps architects build greener buildings. All <a href="http://www.estatemillwork.com">window shutters</a> are crafted from sustainable-harvest timber. The plant is green, too: Jackson and his crew pride themselves on enforcing strict temperature controls and recycling requirements in the shutter-making plant. <br /><br />In a down economy, says Jackson, some homeowners turn to do-it-yourself solutions. So the company added the Online Design Tool to its website in 2008. Now, homeowners can accurately specify the dimensions of their exterior shutters with just a few clicks. <br /><br />“That doesn't replace the human factor,” says Jackson. He notes that Estate Millwork staff can assist homeowners in the measuring process, or help them choose the right kinds of exterior shutters for their homes. Homeowners interested in historic reproductions or period-specific exterior shutters can also request custom orders, and Estate Millwork staff members will guide them through the custom millwork process from start to finish. <br /><br />Visit EstateMillwork.com to design you own <a href="http://www.estatemillwork.com">custom exterior shutters</a>.<br /><br />Contact:<br /><br />Jim Jackson, Estate Millwork<br /><br />1-866-322-0040<br /><br />operations@estatemillwork.com<br /><br />###

Estate Millwork offers exterior shutters services for builders, contractors, architects

Pittsburgh, PA ( PressReleaseCollection ) July 17, 2009 – Summer is prime time for new construction projects and Estate Millwork, an exteri...

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Estate Millwork’s wood shutters stay green in hard times

Pittsburgh, Pa ( PressReleaseCollection ) May 25, 2009 – Despite troubled economic conditions, homeowners are opening their wood shutters to welcome in the fresh spring air. <br /><br />Estate Millwork, a shutter factory just outside of Pittsburgh, insists on an eco-conscious shutter-building workshop to save energy during the economic meltdown. <br /><br />All of Estate Millwork’s exterior shutters are made from genuine hardwoods that come exclusively from timber suppliers who insist on renewable forestry.<br /><br />Because Estate Millwork mills all of the wood in-house to order, the company keeps waste and costs in check -- while keeping options for custom shutters wide open.<br /><br />Estate Millwork’s master craftsmen have experience in creating detailed replications of unique window shutters from a wide span of historical periods. Estate Millwork’s website also hosts a tool that allows users to design <a href="http://www.estatemillwork.com">custom shutters</a>. This interactive shutter design tool provides customers with pricing estimates for made-to-order wood shutters at the click of a mouse. This design tool suits the company's green ethos perfectly - it reduces guesswork and paper waste.<br /><br />For Estate Millwork, going green is the only way to provide homeowners with quality exterior shutters.<br /><br />In a downturn, as many homeowners watch the values of their mortgages plummet, exterior shutters can be a sound and green home-improvement investment. But inventive ways of saving money existed long before this century.<br /><br />Early American pioneers prepared their log cabin homes for hard times by sealing the cracks between timbers with mud and battening their windows with wooden shutters. Their wisdom helped them preserve precious heating fuels in the winter -- and that wisdom is just as applicable today. <br /><br />Estate Millwork’s craftsmen use time-honored, labor-intensive techniques to shape hand-selected, top-grade wood into custom shutters. The result is high-quality <a href="http://www.estatemillwork.com">exterior shutters</a> with no gaps or cracks to allow summer's heat or winter's blustery cold into the home.<br /><br />During the Great Depression, many people might have thrown their worthless stock certificates out of their gilded window shutters -- but today's homeowners are much less cavalier about their energy bills. Made-to-order exterior shutters guarantee homeowners a wide selection of custom, precision-crafted energy control devices.<br /><br />On a nice, spring day, homeowners can open their wood shutters to let cool bursts of fresh air enter their homes. If it's raining, exterior shutters with adjustable louvers allow homeowners to leave their windows open while still enjoying a refreshing breeze. <br /><br />On a sunny July afternoon, panel shutters can keep the outside glare at bay, ensuring a cool, relaxing indoors. Even in winter, a few pairs of precision-fitted exterior shutters provide energy savings by keeping hot air in and cold air out.<br /><br />Homeowners are not the only ones keeping a watchful eye on the environment in these troubled times. At Estate Millwork’s corporate headquarters, located near one of the greenest cities in the country -- Pittsburgh, Pa. -- company principal Jim Jackson says workers will expand efforts to create window shutters in an environmentally friendly fashion. <br /><br />The plant has been able to cut significant costs through recycling initiatives and energy conservation, and serves as a model for other businesses in this recession.<br /><br />Estate Millwork designs and sells custom <a href="http://www.estatemillwork.com">wood shutters</a>, custom doors, and cabinetry at estatemillwork.com.<br /><br /><br />Contact:<br /><br />Jim Jackson, Estate Millwork<br /><br />1-866-322-0040<br /><br />operations@estatemillwork.com<br /><br />###

Estate Millwork’s wood shutters stay green in hard times

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