This document provides an overview of aluminum shutters and outdoor living products. It includes sections on positioning aluminum shutters as an alternative to other outdoor products that allows for flexibility and protection from weather. Statistics are presented on growing trends toward outdoor living spaces. Different installation methods for aluminum shutters are showcased with photos. Product options and features are outlined including technical specifications. Pricing and warranty information is listed. Finally, marketing collateral and sampling tools are proposed to help sell the products.

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CONTENTS:
Slide 3 Positioning the Product
Slide 10 Outdoor Living Statistics
Slide 14 Installation Method Gallery
Slide 29 Aluminum Product Range: Options and Features
Slide 35 Pricing & Warranty
Slide 38 Marketing Collateral & Sampling

3. POSITIONING THE PRODUCT:
A WEALTH OF POSSIBILITES WITH ALUMINUM SHUTTERS
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4. Enclose the Outdoor Space and
extend outside living to all seasons
Create Privacy and make the
outdoor area truly useable
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5. An Alternative to Solar/Shade Screens
with the advantage of moveable blades, folding panels, and
security for the ultimate in flexibility
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6. Create Elegant Security with
lockable panels and secure louvers
Protect an Outdoor Room
Against the Weather and
allow the creation of a true
haven with indoor furnishings
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7. Maintain the Building Facade and create real estate value with appealing
outdoor spaces
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8. A Design Solution when you need
functionality but still want beauty
Replace Wood Plantation Shutters
for wear and tear or wet areas
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9. Improve Curb Appeal
While adding functionality and improving real estate value
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OUTDOOR LIVING STATISTICS:
MARKET MOVEMENT
“With the ever-growing movement to treat the backyard as an
extension of the home, experts predict the outdoor living space will
eventually become a fixed feature in most homes, rather than just a
perk or a trend.”
- Landscape Management Network

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• In today’s economy, homeowners are looking for a way to maximize the
comfort of their homes without a significant increase to costs. In many
ways, this has spurned the movement to upgrade the outdoor area of
the home
• More individuals are opting for “Staycations” than ever before due
to the rising cost of travel
• Outdoors areas are private vacation getaways where
entertainment meets relaxation
• 64% of homeowners spend more time in their outdoor spaces now
than a year ago
• 35% of homeowners who are remodeling are investing in the exterior
of their home (ABC News Poll).
Defining the Outdoor Living Revolution

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2012 Outdoor Living Survey
46% of builders have reported an increased demand for outdoor living features in
the past 12 months

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• 43% of builders added
outdoor living features last
year as they saw increased
demand
• Half of respondents said
outdoor living is more
important today than it was 2
years ago
2012 Outdoor Living Survey

14. INSTALLATION METHOD GALLERY:
THE ULTIMATE IN FLEXIBILITY
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INSTALLATION METHOD:
MULTIFOLD ON TRACK

16. MULTIFOLD ON TRACK
STYLISH SECURITY
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ULTIMATE VERSATILITY
MULTIFOLD ON TRACK

18. INSTANT FACELIFT
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19. RELAX IN COMFORT
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INSTALLATION METHOD:
SLIDING ON TRACK

21. SLIDING ON TRACK
STYLE STATEMENT
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22. UNIFORM FACADE
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23. MODERN ARCHITECTURE
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INSTALLATION METHOD:
FIXED IN PLACE

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OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING

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INGENIOUS DESIGN
FIXED IN PLACE

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SEAMLESS PRIVACY

28. PERFECT VIEW
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29. ALUMINUM PRODUCT RANGE:
OPTIONS AND FEATURES
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30. ENGINEERED TO WEATHER THE ELEMENTS.
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31. • Position blades & keep in place with “Blade Stay”
• Clean design with no visible screws of fixings
• No tilt rod, with revolutionary internal rack and pinion louver
rotation system
• Maximum outdoor durability with concealed mechanism and
powder coating that exceeds ASTM D3451 standards
• Solid aluminum blade pins and extreme wind ratings for the
ultimate in security & high wind applications
• Easy installation with clip to fit system and custom hardware
• Custom made in the USA
• 4-5 week lead time
EXCLUSIVE
FEATURES
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32. • 3.5” elliptical blades
• 1 ½” panel depth
• Wind rating: 50 psf and 75 psf design overload
• Superior R values when used with energy efficient glass
• Flame resistant. Passes the NFPA 701 & Title 19 section 1237.1
• Double shute bolt with key
• Anodized aluminum, RAL color, and wood grain powder coats
which subscribe to Qualicoat, Qualanod and ASTM 117b
standards for superior & consistent qualityTECHINCAL
DATA
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33. DESIGNED FOR BEAUTY. BUILT TO WEATHER LIFE.
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34. • Soft lines designed to mimic a traditional wood plantation shutter.
Perfect for indoors.
• Classic external tilt rod
• Designed for durability and the ultimate in wear & tear and wet
areas
• Highest quality powder coats for maximum longevity
• 2 ½” 3 ½” and 4 ½” elliptical blades, fixed or rotating
• 1 3/8” panel depth
• Secure panels with flush bolt or key lock shute bolt
• Custom made in Western style Chinese factory
• 8 week lead timeFEATURES
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35. WARRANTY
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36. WARRANTY LENGTHS
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37. WARRANTY LIMITS
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38. MARKETING COLLATERAL & SAMPLING
Effective Sales Tools
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39. Deluxe Aluminum Mobile Showroom
Available as Separates
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40. 6 Page Retail Brochures
0.50c a piece. Bulk prices available
Standard or Customized to your business
Elegant Coffee Table Book
An inspiration look book
Only $30.00
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In-House Marketing Advice and Services
By MARKETING EXPERTS who are EXPERTS
IN YOUR INDUSTRY
Free Marketing Advice and Support
In-house services for lead generation:
• Web Development
• Search Marketing
• Creative Graphic Design & Copywriting
• Direct Mail Campaigns and Email Marketing
• Social Media and lots more
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