Wood Shutter Damage Repair and Refinishing

Hurricane Ida's devastating winds had severely damaged these custom cedar shutters on a historic Covington home, causing multiple slat breaks, frame splitting, and hardware pull-out that left the shutters both non-functional and unsafe.

The storm's impact had cracked three individual slats completely through, splintered the mounting rails, and torn mounting hardware from the house's original cypress siding.

Insurance adjusters recommended complete replacement, but the homeowner valued the shutters' custom craftsmanship and wanted to explore restoration options that would return them to full functionality while improving their storm resistance.

Our storm damage restoration expertise enabled us to completely rebuild these shutters to better-than-original condition using advanced techniques and materials that provide superior storm protection.

The restoration process began with comprehensive damage assessment and documentation for insurance purposes, cataloguing each damaged component and determining repair versus replacement needs. Structural repairs included custom milling of replacement cedar slats to match the original dimensions and grain patterns perfectly.

Frame reconstruction required traditional woodworking techniques combined with modern engineering principles to create joints stronger than the original construction.

The refinishing process used premium storm-resistant coatings specifically formulated for Louisiana's hurricane-prone climate, providing maximum protection against both daily weather and severe storm conditions.

Hardware upgrades included stainless steel components and reinforced mounting systems designed to withstand hurricane-force winds while maintaining the shutters' traditional appearance and functionality.