Shutter Components

Shutter Rails for plantation shutter programs.

Review top rail, bottom rail, and divider rail references with codes, dimensions, material labels, and RFQ details.

What are shutter rails?

Shutter rails are the horizontal members in a shutter panel. Top and bottom rails form the panel structure with the vertical stiles, while divider rails can separate louver sections and add structure.

Rails should be reviewed by their function in the panel, not only by code. A top or bottom rail and a divider rail can have different section requirements even when both are part of the same shutter program.

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Profile references

Shutter Rails codes and dimensions.

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7 shutter rail profile references

Profile rows below use the current DL Moulding shutter component catalog data for public code, name, dimension, and material review.

Sample references

DER300, DER400, RE400

Use catalog code, visible section, dimensions, and matched shutter program notes when preparing an RFQ.

Material labels

Primed Basswood, Stain Grade Basswood

Keep material and finish labels aligned with the catalog and confirm any special finish or sample requirement before quotation.

Code Profile reference Dimensions Material / finish label
DER300 Divider Rail 3/4" x 3" Primed Basswood
DER400 Divider Rail 3/4" x 4" Primed Basswood
RE400 Top/Bottom Rail 4-1/2" x 3/4" Primed Basswood
RE416 Top/Bottom Rail 4 1/2" x 1 1/16" Primed Basswood
RE500 Top/Bottom Rail 5 1/2" x 3/4" Primed Basswood
RE516 Top/Bottom Rail 5 1/4" x 1 1/16" Primed Basswood
Stain-RE400 Top/Bottom Rail 4 1/2" x 3/4" Stain Grade Basswood

How shutter rails fit into a shutter program

Rails connect with the stiles and help define the top, bottom, or divider areas of a shutter panel. Tall panels or split louver sections may require divider rail details.

For quotation, send whether the rail is a top rail, bottom rail, or divider rail, and include the matched stile, louver, frame, material, finish, quantity, and packing requirements.

RFQ details

Shutter rail RFQ details

Rail function

State whether the requirement is for top rail, bottom rail, divider rail, or a matched rail set.

Profile and dimensions

Send code, drawing or section photo, width, thickness, material, finish, standard length, quantity, and packing notes.

Panel matching

Tell us if the rails must match specific louver blade sizes, stile profiles, frame profiles, or a complete shutter component package.

FAQ

Shutter Rails buyer questions.

What is the difference between top/bottom rail and divider rail?

Top and bottom rails form the main horizontal edges of the panel. Divider rails sit between louver sections and can add structure or separate louver operation zones.

Can shutter rails be quoted by code?

Yes. Code, dimensions, material, quantity, packing, and destination are enough for an initial review when the rail function is clear.

Should rails be renamed as trim?

No. Use shutter rail or shutter component terms for accurate RFQ review and public content.

Need a shutter rail quote?

Send rail codes or drawings, rail function, target quantity, packing notes, and destination.

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