ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Window shutter hardware

So you know how windows have covers that you can open and close to let air and light in or keep them out? Those covers are called shutters. And just like how people need things to help them put on their shoes, shutters need little helpers too so that they can open and close properly.

These helpers are called window shutter hardware. They're like the little parts that connect the shutters to the window and allow them to move around. Imagine the shutters are like a toy car and the hardware are the wheels that help it move.

There are different types of hardware for shutters depending on how they work. For example, there are pins that hold the shutters in place when they're closed, hinges that help the shutters open and close smoothly, and locks that keep them closed and secure.

Hardware can also be made from different materials like metal or plastic, depending on how strong they need to be. Some hardware even have cute designs or colors to make them look nicer on your shutters.

So, in short, window shutter hardware is like the little helpers that make sure your shutters can open and close properly, and there are different kinds of hardware for different purposes.