I need a removable *exterior* shading device for south facing windows and (after much consideration) have decided that adjustable louvered shutters (*not* the decorative type) would work pretty well. The problem is I can't find any. Anyone know of a source? Alternatively, can *indoor* adjustable louvered shutters work outdoors if they are made of the right material (vinyl?, fiberglass? aluminum?)
TIA
Shade screens will work better. When the sun moves far enough that heat is not a problem take them down and store them until the next year.
Any operable exterior shutter will be a potentially expensive and definitely custom proposition. Where are you located? I have made some on commission before although I do not do it regularly.
Your choices are typically louvered, paneled combined louvered and paneled. Exterior shutters do not typically have operable louvers but that could be an option.
One interesting thing to note. Most of the fake shutters are installed upside down! Look at them, notice the direction of the louvers. They shed the rain. Now imagine if they were operable, and closed. If it rained they would let the rain in!
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