3. Sewell uses NORTH AMERICAN BASSWOOD
in the production of their shutters, a
sustainably harvested, light-weight yet durable
wood…
VS.
…OTHER WOODS used in shutter production,
such as Cedar & Pine (which have high resin
content and bleed sap) or Cottonwood (which is
much heavier), adding strain to the shutter
joints.
4. Sewell’s ENGINEERED PAINT-GRADE
LOUVERS maximize wood output and
increase louver strength through finger-
jointing – ALL UNUSABLE WOOD IS
RECYCLED FOR OTHER USES…
VS.
…many paint-grade components, which are
full of imperfections (weakening the louvers)
and generate HIGH AMOUNTS OF WOOD
WASTE.
Sewell uses ELLIPTICAL LOUVERS
(flat louvers are also available). Elliptical
louvers bring a more modern look to the
classic shutter and are preferred over flat
louvers by interior design firms and
homeowners everywhere!
5. FACT: All Synthetic Shutters are NOT created equal
Sewell’s ThermoShutter is aluminum
extruded, making it the most solid
and durable poly shutter on the
market
VS.
Common plastic shutters, which are
NOT extruded. Either the parts come
Did You Know? out hollow and structurally unsound or
aluminum reinforcements are added
Most companies cut corners with (not extruded), resulting in a rattling
wood dowel connections.
noise during shutter operation
Sewell’s Mortise & Tenon joint gives
their ThermoShutter needed extra
strength.
6. Sewell’s LOUVER LOCK SYSTEM employs
tension pins to EXTEND LOUVER RIGIDITY,
engineered louver installation to
COUNTERBALANCE THE WEIGHT of the tilt
rod, and tension screws to ALLOW
CUSTOMIZED LOUVER TIGHTENING…
…MOST SHUTTER COMPANIES, who only use
VS. tension screws and RELY ON HOMEOWNERS
to maintain louver tension.
Sewell’s MORTISE & TENON joint
GUARANTEES the durability of their shutters
for LIFE…
VS.
…MOST SHUTTER COMPANIES, who
manufacture using CHEAP wood dowels which
are prone to fail after several years.
7. By employing advanced machinery and
superior construction methods, Sewell
manufactures an ATTRACTIVE AND QUIETER
plantation shutter…
VS.
…OTHER SHUTTER COMPANIES, whose panels
are manufactured using out-of-date practices
and/or are noisy, rattling loudly during opening
and closing.
8. Founders Design Manager
Doug & Dora Sewell Steve Black
have been in the shutter brings his friendly personality
industry since 1981 and and eye for detail to every
are committed to customer, working with shutter
developing personal companies, homeowners,
relationships with their designers and homebuilders to
clients, vendors and develop the perfect shutter.
employees.
Production Manager
Marketing Manager Jimmie Byers, Jr.
Steve Wade
is a 15-year veteran of the
is on mission to bring the shutter industry and is
“best quality at the best dedicated to improving
price in the fastest time” methods of production
to window treatment through total quality
experts across the nation. management.
9. Sewell
MANUFACTURES IN
DALLAS, TX – able to
install painted shutters
in THREE WEEKS OR
LESS…
VS.
…OTHER SHUTTER
COMPANIES that
manufacture in other
countries and/or take
four to eight weeks to
deliver.
10. Sewell will develop a PERSONALIZED shutter production program
to fit your needs, offering COMPETITIVE PRICING and delivery options
to HELP YOU SUCCEED!
Call us TODAY to open an account!
11649 Chairman Drive, Suite 1
Dallas, TX 75243
Phone: 214-342-0882
Fax: 214-341-7786
Email: smwade@sewellshutters.com
www.sewellshutters.com