Central Tilt Rod Pros and Cons

The central tilt rod is the most traditional style, featured on classic plantation shutters. The central tilt rod is perfect for the cottage style or colonial style home. There is no additional charge for a central tilt rod. 

Utilizing the central tilt rod to open and close your slats will minimize fingerprints on your slats by not having to turn them by hand. The central tilt rod can be a little more challenging to dust around when cleaning your shutters. It may invite a curious toddler to pull the slats open and closed more frequently resulting in more frequent maintenance required, though maintenance is very simple. 

If the shutters will be installed in a shower or wet or damp area, the staples that connect the tilt rod to your slats may be prone to rust, as they are metal. Again, these are easy to swap out if necessary.