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Thank you for your inquiry and compliment. The installation of these shutters was done at the time the home was built. The upper panels are fixed with fixed louvers. The lower panels are also fixed louvers but they are operable (they can be open, as shown, or closed for privacy). The shutters at the door are also operable. Our drawings specified shutters, but the technicalities of their installation was handled by the general contractor. We would suggest that you work with your contractor and/or or shutter manufacturer to address the specifics of your project. Good luck!

Historical Concepts, do you know if these are Timberlane Shutters? Beautiful project.