X-Bar Exterior Wood Shutters - Cedar - Set of 2

X-Bar exterior shutters in solid Western Red Cedar with a bold diagonal X-brace design, sold in pairs, available in eight heights from 36″ to 84″ and a range of finishes. Good Shutter's X-Bar suits farmhouse, craftsman, and mountain-home exteriors.

The X-brace is one of architecture's most confident decorative moves: diagonal boards crossing in the center of a panel, originally used to structurally stiffen large doors and gates. On our X-Bar Exterior Shutters, that bold geometry becomes a statement on the face of your home. Made from solid Cedar and available in a range of finishes, these shutters are the strongest visual choice in our lineup. They read clearly from the street and give farmhouse, mountain, and craftsman exteriors the kind of character that photographs well and ages even better. Each pair is pre-finished and arrives ready to mount.

Key Features

• Solid Western Red Cedar - naturally rot-resistant exterior wood, no pressure treatment
• Bold X-brace design - diagonal crossbrace pattern for maximum visual impact
• Sold in pairs - one left, one right per order
• Available in a range of finishes
• 8 height options - 36″, 42″, 48″, 54″, 60″, 66″, 72″, 84″
• 14″ wide per panel — each shutter is 14 inches wide
• Pre-finished and ready to mount
• Mounting hardware included

Size Options (per pair)

Finish Options

Available in a range of finishes. See the color selector above for current options.

Why Cedar?

• Natural resistance to rot, insects, and moisture - built-in without chemical treatment
• Lightweight for exterior wood - less hardware stress, easier installation
• Excellent paint and stain adhesion for long-lasting exterior finishes
• Dimensionally stable through seasonal weather changes

Common Questions

Does the X-brace add structural strength, or is it purely decorative?
On these shutters the X-brace is decorative rather than structural, since the shutters aren't operable. The design references the historical practice of using diagonal braces to stiffen large wood doors and gates.

What home styles pair best with X-brace shutters?
Farmhouse, mountain lodge, and rustic craftsman exteriors are the most common pairings, since the bold diagonal pattern suits heavier timber and stone facades.

How is X-Bar different from Z-Bar?
X-Bar uses two diagonal braces crossing in the center of the panel. Z-Bar uses a single diagonal brace running corner to corner, framed by horizontal top and bottom rails: a more traditional barn-door motif.

What's Included

• 2 solid Cedar X-Bar exterior shutters (left & right, your selected height)
• Exterior mounting hardware
• Installation instructions

Installation

Mount to siding on either side of the window frame with the included hardware. Browse the full Wood Shutters collection to compare X-Bar, Z-Bar, Horizontal Slat, and Board & Batten designs side by side.