How Can T-Posts Help with Window Shutters?

T-posts are vertical or horizontal posts that connect to your shutter frame for added support, and they help split up the weight of your shutter panels. This is especially helpful when installing plantation shutters on large windows.

Key facts about T-posts:

• They are subtle and can be placed at custom locations to match any natural divide in your window openings

• They can be added to any shutter style and any material

• They are available at no additional charge

By adding vertical T-posts to your shutter, you can:

• Have separate control of the shutter panels in each section

• Have some panels hinged directly to the T-posts

• Use one single frame around an entire double or triple pane window, even if it is separated by mullions

• Achieve a more streamlined look compared to having multiple frames side by side within a single window opening

Without T-posts, having your large window shutters bi-fold or tri-fold in each direction leaves a lot of weight supported by one set of hinges when the panels are opened. This can result in sagging and difficulty with panel alignment over time.

Horizontal T-Posts

Horizontal T-posts are most commonly used to separate an upper and lower tier of shutter panels on tier on tier shutters. Without a horizontal T-post, your upper tier only relies on one set of magnets catching the top frame piece, and your bottom tier only relies on one set of magnets catching the bottom frame piece.

If your window is over 60" x 60", T-posts are highly recommended for this additional support to both tiers, mainly to prevent the top tier from sagging over time.

Horizontal T-posts can also be used to:

• Separate an arched or special shape upper window that shares a frame with a rectangular window below it

• Avoid the bulkiness of having two separately framed shutters butting up against one another

• Create a more seamless look across complex window configurations

How to Order T-Posts

Simply add a note on your order form requesting vertical or horizontal T-posts. Our shutter experts will discuss the locations and panel configuration with you when they call to review your order.

If you want the T-posts evenly positioned to create equal sections with all panels the same size, just let us know and we can do the math on our end. If you have specific locations, you can provide those exact measurements:

• For vertical T-posts: measure from the far left (including the left frame piece if you are doing an outside mount) to the center of the T-post location

• For horizontal T-posts: measure from the bottom (including the bottom frame piece if you are doing an outside mount) to the center of the T-post location

Our Free Design Check

If you place an order for a window 90" wide or more, chances are your shutter expert will bring T-posts up during your review call even if you did not add a note. We always recommend this free addition to a large shutter for the longevity and durability of your investment.

At checkout, be sure to select the Design Check callback option. We will call you to review your product customisation, including whether T-posts are recommended for your windows, before anything goes into production.