Just a note to let you know that the shutters that we ordered arrived safely and well packed last Wednesday. They are a PERFECT match for shutters that I purchased from elsewhere some seven years ago, and I fitted them fairly quickly without any real problems, even though I am only an average d.i.y’er.

Very favourable comments from my wife and others - they look great.

One useful ploy when one has to fit these single-handed: I found a couple of long M6 bolts in my workshop. When I had marked the positions of the two top holes, I drilled appropriately into the brick and held the shutters in place with the bolts. One can then mark up the remaining holes with one hand on the spirit level and one hand on the marking device, without the worry of preventing slippage. The most appropriate marking device, because of the depth of the shutters, was a length of 6mm dowel, the end dipped in thick half dried white oil paint !

Finally, very many thanks to the lady who I spoke to on the phone about matching the existing shutters that we have. She didn’t have to pass me on to anyone, and knew her product information really well. She must be an asset to you!

Many thanks and best wishes

Paul