Decorative Custom Shutters for Commercial Project

Summit Commercial Contracting — Precision Fit Solution Without On-Site Adjustments

This project involved the design and fabrication of custom decorative shutters for a commercial property in West Chester, Ohio. The key challenge was the absence of individual window measurements — the client provided only overall width and height parameters, requiring the entire system to be engineered without per-unit dimensional adjustments.

Decorative Architectural Shapes produced a fully custom set of non-functional architectural shutters, engineered for visual enhancement only, with precise proportional adaptation to site conditions.

Summit Commercial Contracting required a fast-turnaround solution for decorative exterior shutters to enhance façade aesthetics. The shutters were intended strictly for architectural styling and did not require operational functionality.

The main constraint was the lack of detailed dimensional breakdown per window opening, requiring an adaptive fabrication approach based on generalized site measurements.

Material System

• High-density EPS architectural foam core.
• Protective exterior coating for UV and weather resistance.
• Painted finish system matching architectural style requirements.

Structural System

• Lightweight shutter construction.
• Simple and quick installation system (non-load-bearing).

Fabrication Method

• Batch fabrication based on unified dimensional model.
• CNC-cut profiles derived from averaged window geometry.
• Manual finishing to ensure symmetry and consistency.

Design Strategy

• Standardized shutter module developed from global façade dimensions.
• Proportional scaling applied across all units.
• Visual consistency prioritized over individual window variance.

System Architecture

• Core: EPS lightweight foam.
• Coating: Multi-layer exterior protective finish — polyurea hard coat.
• Mounting: Direct façade attachment system (non-functional application).

Before / After

Before:

• Existing old wooden shutters installed.
• Visible signs of aging (paint chips and faded color).
• Lack of visual rhythm and consistency across exterior windows.

After:

• Fully renewed decorative shutter system installed.
• Clean, uniform architectural appearance.
• Improved façade aesthetics and visual balance.
• Enhanced curb appeal with consistent window rhythm.

Implementation Process

Step 1 — Design (1 Day): 

• Interpretation of overall façade dimensions.
• Development of unified shutter proportions.

Step 2 — Engineering (1 Day):

• Creation of standardized shutter module.
• Structural validation for lightweight installation.

Step 3 — Fabrication (3–4 Days): 

• CNC cutting of EPS components.
• Batch production of shutter units.
• Surface finishing/coating application.

Step 4 — Delivery (1 Day): 

• Compact packaging and logistics coordination.

Step 5 — Installation (1 Day): 

• Direct mounting to façade.
• Alignment and visual spacing adjustment on site

• decorative shutter system delivered in 7 days.
• Adapted to installation without individual window measurements.
• 100% visual uniformity achieved across façade.
• Lightweight EPS system reduced installation complexity by ~80% vs. traditional materials.
• No structural modification required to existing building.
• Fast installation with minimal labor requirements.

Value Analysis (TCO)