► Plantation Shutter Tilt Rod Options

A shutter’s tilt rod is the mechanism that controls the movement of the louvers.  Usually placed in the center of the panel, this wooden rod allows the simultaneous movement of each attached louver.

A single tilt rod is one continuous rod that attaches all louvers from the top to the bottom of a panel.

A divider rail can be added to a panel allowing control of the upper and lower sets of louvers independently.  This application is particularly useful if you enjoy the privacy provided by the closed lower louvers but don’t want to sacrifice the natural light provided by the open upper louvers.

A split tilt rod offers the same independent control of the upper and lower louvers as the divider rail but does not include the “rail” that separates the upper and lower tiers.

A hidden tilt rod option is also available for those who prefer a more contemporary look.  A metal tilt rod is discreetly hidden behind the panel to allow full functionality of the shutter’s louvers.