Build Your Own Board And Batten Shutters

Great way to add instant curb appeal.

Build your own board and batten shutters.

My windows are 44 inches high and 48 inches wide actually double 24 inch windows. All opinions expressed are our own derived from our personal experience. How to make board and batten shutters step 1. I made cuts with the saw that were probably less than 1 4 deep and from a distance of more than a few feet you can t tell it s not 3 boards.

Round the edges of the boards. These board and batten shutters are cheap and easy to make with minimal equipment. To determine the width of your panels just measure the width of your window and divide by half. Here is a list of supplies you will need.

You can use three battens for each shutter too but two per shutter is most common. Then cut 4 horizontal pieces 2 for each panel that are the exact width of what your finished panel will be. This means if you make a purchase from one of these links we ll make a small commission at no additional cost to you so we can keep the great ideas for the home coming your way. First cut 6 boards three for each panel the length of the window mine was 60 inches tall.

For working shutters to find the width of each one measure between the window s side casings divide by 2. Building board and batten shutters. I really liked the idea of using pvc boards for my shutters for durability. How to build board and batten shutters for your home using pine boards and a few simple tools.

Cut boards to length. After the boards are cut you ll need to cut at least two battens for each shutter. How to make board and batten shutters overview for how to make board and batten shutters. Get a board that s as wide as you want the shutter to be then just cut small groves with a table saw.

Cedar boards 2 x 6 actual size is 1 5 x 5 5 tape measure compound miter saw saw horses makes this project a million times easier sandpaper speed square paint sticks for spacing out boards drill or impact driver drill bits 1 8 and a 3 16 wood.