Locks & Bolts
Shutter Locks & Bolts
It’s quite simple … if shutters don’t lock in the closed position, they don’t function.
From $19.50 / set
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Stainless · Made in Pennsylvania
Stainless Steel Shutter Hardware
Made to order · quoted to size
Whether you need hurricane hardware for an oceanside property or just want a forever-maintenance-free exterior, stainless steel is the unsurpassed option. Ours is substantial, historically accurate hardware in domestically produced 304 grade stainless, carrying the same proven weight of material as our standard line.
- MaterialDomestic 304 stainless steel
- Strap hinges3/16″ thick, 1-½″ or 2″ wide
- Pins½″ diameter
- HooksForged from 3/8″ round 304
- Barrel boltSS 620, 5/8″ section
- FinishBare stainless or semi-gloss black e-coat
Reference prices from our price sheet; prices change with steel costs, so we confirm current pricing, finish and lead time with you before anything is forged. See ordering information.
Why stainless near salt water
Stainless steel is the only real option close to salt water. We’ve tried galvanizing and other exotic finishes, but good American-made 304 grade stainless is the one solution that requires no maintenance and protects your home from unsightly rust and corrosion stains. Shutters are the simple way to button down as ocean storms approach — and they also secure a vacant home and block the sun from bleaching furniture.
While others sell a narrow selection of imported stainless hardware, we offer the most comprehensive line of stainless shutter hardware available. Since we make it all in our Pennsylvania shop, custom hardware is not a problem — and we’re always months faster than that ship from overseas.
The stainless line
| Group | Items | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Strap hinges | SS 700 Tapered, SS 705 Storm; Westport, bi-fold and custom | 3/16″ stock; 1-½″ and 2″ widths; any length or offset |
| Heavy pintles | SS 302 Plate, 303 Narrow, 304 Offset, 305 Jamb, 306 Lag | Selected to suit your mounting surface |
| Masonry | Heavy notched hinge & pintle | Straight-line profile; anchor holes well away from window corners |
| Mid-weight | Parliament lift-off, Bermuda, 401-SS | Side-hung pairs, bi-folds, or top-hung Bermuda shutters |
| Shutter dogs | Belmont™, Dolphin, Floral “S”, hooks | Stainless lag screw standard; other mounts available |
| Locks | Traditional lock, SS 620 barrel bolt, storm latch, rings | Barrel bolt designed for days-long hurricane winds |
A lock that won’t shake loose
More than any other environment, seaside locations demand locking shutters. We’ve seen heavy shutters beat themselves to pieces in a winter nor’easter in the Hamptons because a too-small lock failed, and a customer reported a traditional 610 lock rattling loose after 20 straight hours of gale-to-hurricane winds in Texas. So we designed the SS 620 barrel bolt: a heavy bolt with a 5/8″ section that can be securely locked and will not disengage when the wind blows for days on end.
Proven on the coast
Brandywine stainless hardware is on the shutters of the Fort Jefferson lighthouse in Dry Tortugas National Park, and was specified by architect Eric Watson for the Howell House in Panama City, Florida — winner of a 2016 Palladio Award — for ease of installation and maintenance-free performance. See more on our projects page.
Questions about stainless steel shutter hardware
Why 304 stainless rather than galvanized steel?
Near salt water, 304 stainless is the one finish we have found that needs no maintenance and will not leave rust or corrosion stains on your house. Galvanizing works well in many places but is not maintenance-free at the shore.
Can stainless hardware be black?
Yes. Our stainless hardware can ship bare or with a semi-gloss black e-coat, and the stainless fasteners come with a matching finish.
Do you make custom stainless hardware?
Yes. We make stainless hardware to order in our own shop, so any length, hole placement or offset can be had, including large bi-fold and custom shutter hardware.
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Heavy Strap Hinges & Pintles
The heart of every functional shutter installation.
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Hinges & Pintles
Mid-Weight Shutter Hinges
Most shutter hardware sold today is imported copies of hardware first made here in the 1880s — and contemporary construction doesn’t match 19th-century materials or dimensions.
From $31 / pair
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