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Originally Posted by kpd3062
I just got done installing them on all our windows (4). We got them more for the look of them however the shade will be nice. We applied for approval from the Villages but they sent the paperwork back saying approval is not required for shutters but no neon colors allowed. Be forewarned that if you have a block built home drilling the holes over the windows I a major task. Getting through the masonry is not to tough with masonry bit in a hammer drill. However about an inch in you will hit very hard steel. Once you get to that switch to cobalt bits. Then when you finally get through the steel switch back to the masonry bits. This is one of those projects I wonder if I should have paid for installation. I had the shutters custom made by Palm coast shutters in Vero beach. It took about 5 months to be finished but they are beautiful. They also will match any color which is awesome. Good luck
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You're correct. On block homes, there are steel lintels above the windows and sliders, as well as the lanai openings. They are a beyotch to drill though.