Tri Fold Window Shutters
Choosing the right number.
Tri fold window shutters. For example if a window has bi fold shutters the entire window will have four shutter panels. The number of folds refers to the number of shutter panels on each side of the window connected by hinges as opposed to the total number of panels on each window. Flair fold shutters were sometimes configured into a double tier unit so it would consist of panels across the top and bottom. You can get 2 panel bi fold and 3 panel tri fold types.
Some are on tracks while some are not. However for wider windows folding shutters can be the better option because of their longer reach. The door style folding shutters are typically on a track but not all folding. Using the correct measurements for the window the exterior shutters are custom made to fit your window but instead of only having a single panel or louver shutter there are two which fold over each other when opening.
You can also get shutters made up of multiple panels which glide along tracks on a set of wheels pictured. When referencing number of panels it s for one of the shutters not both i e. Provides even greater panel configuration for larger window areas. Both sides of the window.
The number of folds refers to one side. Most shutters are single panel meaning they don t have a fold like folding closet doors. If the shutter has one set of hinges it s a bi fold shutter. Popular for patio or sliding glass doors by pass tracks allow shutter panels to slide past each other on tracks to open and close.
So those with a single fold two panels are referred to as bi fold or bi folding window shutters while those with two folds three panels are known as tri fold or tri folding shutters. The popularity of blinds curtains and drapes decreased the demand for flair fold shutters. If two sets of hinges it s a tri fold shutter.