Timberlane's complete line of shutter hardware includes creative tie-backs, hinges and pintels, slide bolts and shutter locks, and other assorted pieces. Not sure what some of these things are? Rest assured, the glossary of shutter hardware below will have you talking our talk in no time. And that's music to our ears.

Bullet Catch: A fastener used for surface mounting a shutter. A shutter hold-back. An anti-rattle device used in conjunction with a conventional shutter dog.

Butt Hinge: Hinge that does not offer a lift-off function; often used in bifold applications.

Galvanization: Process of applying a coat of zinc onto the surface of metal to prevent rust and decay.

Hammered Bevel: Hinge that has been hammered on the edges to achieve a rustic, timeless appearance.

Hand-Forged: Process of hand-working steel and other materials through the use of extreme heat, hammering and shaping.

Hook & Staple: A classic form of shutter tie back.

Jamb Leaf Pintel: A pintel secured to the inside edge of a window casement, as opposed to the face of a casement; found on standard plate and lag pintels.

Offset: The distance between the mounting surface of a hinge and surface of the building.

Pintel: The part of the shutter hinge that has a vertical pin welded on to one of many mounts, i.e. plate, lag, jamb, etc.

Shutter Bolt: A device used for protection when shutter is in closed position; see Shutter Lock.

Shutter Dog: Piece of hardware that holds the shutter in the open position but also enables additional decorating options.

Shutter Lock: A device that secures the shutter from inside when the shutter is in the closed position; also referred to as Shutter Bolt.

Strap Hinge: A hinge typically secured to the top and bottom of the back of a shutter with a sleeve that fits over a pintel.

Window Jamb: The wood that frames a window and is used to secure the window to the rough opening of the building.

Window Seat: The area where the shutter rests in the closed position.