For starters, some of the important parts of a shutter are:
Hanging Hinge – This hinge holds the shutter panel to the hanging strip or window jamb. Stile – Stiles are the vertical pieces of solid wood between which the louvres rotate. Top Rail – The top rail is the horizontal bar at the top of a shutter panel that provides the stability and structure of the shutter. The top rail also has a notch for the tilt bar. Tilt Bar – Sometimes called the tilt rod, the tilt bar is a horizontal piece that links the louvres together so they open and close simultaneously. Mouse Hole – The mouse hole is an indentation seen on both the top and bottom rails and is designed to hold the tilt rail. Bottom Rail – Similar to the top rail, the bottom rail provides stability and structure but at the bottom of the shutter. Louvers – Often called slats, the louvres are the movable horizontal pieces of wood that open and close the shutter. Mid Rail – This horizontal bar separates the louvres into top and bottom sections.