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How to Fix a Loose Louver in Wooden Sliding Shutters

Introduction

This guide is focused on securing wooden sliding shutters, also known as plantation shutters. One of the most common issues with wooden shutters is having a loose louver when the tilt bar and louver become detached. This is often due to forcefully opening and closing the shutters, which causes them to wear out over time and break loose. Follow this guide to give you a step by step procedure for an easy fix to this problem as it requires minimal equipment. Solving this problem will give you peace of mind knowing that you are protecting your privacy when the shutters are closed and also allow for even sunlight to enter indoors when the shutters are open.

What you need

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    • Clean the louvers with the disinfectant wipes.

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    • Locate the broken or loose louver.

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    • Align the louvers so they are parallel to the ground.

    • Make sure the knob is facing the tilt bar NOT away from it.

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    • Tilt the louver down creating a 30 degree angle with the bar.

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    • Position the knob in between the two holes.

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    • Insert the pin into the two holes.

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    • Push and secure the pin.

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    • You are finished!

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