Board and batten shutters on real homes. Tap any photo to enlarge.
Rustic and Tudor style · Handcrafted in the USA
Board & Batten Shutters
Vertical boards and horizontal battens, the oldest shutter there is, built to your window in five woods or composite.
From $117per pair, custom sized to the 1/8"
- Open or closed boards, with 2 or 3 battens or a Z-bar
- Five woods: pine, Incense Cedar, Rough Sawn Cedar, Red Grandis, or African Mahogany
- Free priming before assembly, so every surface is sealed
- Built to the 1/8", up to 24" wide and 96" long online (48" wide by quote)
- Free shipping on shutters under 76" long
- Ships in approximately 20 business days, backed by our 5-year material and workmanship warranty
Simple, Solid, and Right for the House
Board and batten is where shutters started. A few vertical boards, two or three battens across them, and enough weight to sit flat on a wall for decades. It is the shutter for a farmhouse, a Tudor, a mountain cabin, a Craftsman bungalow, or any home that wants texture instead of polish. Paint it to match the trim and it disappears into the architecture; stain it and the boards become the detail.
Ours are cut from Select Grade lumber, or Rough Sawn Cedar for a rustic face, with 1/4" beveled edges on every board and batten so shadows fall the way they do on old work. Battens are placed 7" from the top and bottom (5" on shutters under 35") and stop 3/8" short of the sides. Because we build them ourselves and never out-source construction, we control the quality at every step.
Every board and batten shutter is primed before assembly at no charge. That means the faces behind the battens and the end grain of every board are sealed, which is the difference between a shutter that lasts and one that swells.
Four Styles
Boards can be closed (tight together) or open (a small gap between them). Open-board shutters 55" or taller need a third batten or a Z-bar to stay flat, and we will tell you on the order form.
- 2 battens — any composite size, or wood shutters under 55"
- 3 battens — any material, any size
- Z-bar — any material, any size
- Open weave — wood only; 1/4" gap unless 1/2" or 3/4" is specified
Choose Your Wood
Four Select Grade woods, plus Rough Sawn Cedar for a rustic sawn face. The same styles are also available in Extira composite, limited to the closed-board style with V-grooves routed into a solid sheet.
- Southern Yellow PineDense, strong, and the best value in the line. Takes primer and paint beautifully.
- Incense CedarNaturally resistant to rot and insects, light in weight, and stable in humid air.
- Red GrandisA clear, close-grained eucalyptus hardwood from managed plantations. Excellent for stain.
- African MahoganyThe premium choice. Rich color, exceptional stability, and a grain worth showing off.
- Rough Sawn CedarCommon Grade Western Red Cedar with a sawn face. The rustic choice, 3/4" thick.
Finishes
- PrimedFree on every board and batten shutter. General Finishes Enduro White Undercoat, grey, applied before assembly.
- UnfinishedReady for you to prime and paint yourself.
- PaintedGeneral Finishes Exterior 450 water-based topcoat, satin. In-stock colors or a custom color match.
- Stain-GradeHand-selected best pieces of wood in the lot. Staining services are not offered.
Built-to-Order Options
- Arched TopTell us the spring line; battens sit below it.
- Custom CutoutsEmail your preferred shape.
- Batten Size and PlacementTaller battens, or battens where you want them.
- Z-barA diagonal brace across the battens, for looks or for large shutters.
- Shutter ThicknessHeavier stock for big openings.
- Non-Beveled EdgesSquare edges instead of the standard 1/4" bevel.
Email your special requirements to sales@sunbeltshutters.com and we will quote them.
On Real Homes
Every shutter below came out of our shop and went up on a customer’s house.
Specifications
| Select Grade lumber | Common Grade (Rough Sawn Cedar) | Composite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boards | 1" thick x varied width | 3/4" thick x varied width | 1" thick x varied width |
| Battens | 1" thick x 3-1/2" tall | 3/4" thick x 3-1/2" tall | 5/8" thick x 3-1/2" tall |
| Species | Southern Yellow Pine, Incense Cedar, Red Grandis, African Mahogany | Western Red Cedar | Extira |
Boards 3" minimum to 7" maximum wide with 1/4" beveled side edges. Battens 2 or 3 horizontal, or Z-bar, with 1/4" beveled edges, placed 7" from top (or below the arch spring line) and 7" from bottom, 5" on shutters under 35". Sizes custom to the 1/8"; maximum 48" wide and 108" long by quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a board and batten shutter?
Vertical boards held together by horizontal battens (batts) across the back or front. It is the oldest shutter design there is, and it suits farmhouse, Tudor, Craftsman, rustic and cottage homes.
Open or closed boards?
Closed boards sit tight together for a solid panel. Open boards leave a small gap, usually 1/4", so light and air pass through. Open-board shutters 55" or taller need a third batten or a Z-bar to stay flat.
How many boards will my shutter have?
You tell us your preferred number, from 2 to 6, and we size the boards to fit. Boards are a minimum of 3" and a maximum of 7" wide, with 1/4" beveled side edges.
Is priming really free?
Yes. Board and batten shutters are primed before assembly at no charge, so every surface, including the hidden ones behind the battens, is sealed against weather.
How long does it take to build my board and batten shutters?
Your custom board and batten shutters ship in approximately 20 business days from our shop. Since every shutter is built to order, we recommend ordering early for construction and remodeling deadlines.
Do board and batten shutters qualify for free shipping?
Yes. We offer free shipping on shutters less than 76" long. Larger sizes ship with an Oversize Shipping Fee. See our Shipping Information page for details.
Are your board and batten shutters covered by a warranty?
Yes. Since we build the shutters, we stand behind them with our 5-year material and workmanship warranty.
Ready When You Are
Choose open or closed boards, enter your measurements, and pick your wood. Priming is free. Our ordering system prices your shutters as you go.