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CAPITOL TECHNICAL GUIDE v3

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Offset Tilt Rod<br />

Half circle shaped rod of material used as tilt rod, installed at front of panel, off to far left or far<br />

right side (hinge side).<br />

Pivot hinge<br />

Hinge used for direct mount layouts with multiple panels, installed at top and bottom of panels<br />

to avoid use of T posts. Not recommended on tall panels.<br />

Rabbet Stile<br />

Rebate edge in square stile that overlaps where two panels meet to block light gaps.<br />

Rails<br />

Horizontal lengths at top and bottom of panels that give strength and shape to shutters.<br />

Square Stile<br />

Four straight edges, these stiles are used for single panels.<br />

Stile<br />

Vertical sections on left and right side of shutter panel that give shape and strength to shutters.<br />

Tension Screw<br />

Screw used one per louvre bank to adjust stiffness of louvres.<br />

T-Post<br />

Section of frame used to break wide windows that require more than two panels. Can be used<br />

vertically or horizontally.<br />

Tilt Rod<br />

A wood or metal rod that connects louvres together in banks to allow sections to be opened or<br />

closed together. Connected at front or rear.<br />

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