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Correct Measuring Is Your Most Important Job

Carefully record your measurements for each window using a good steel tape measure and following the guidelines below.
Measure all widths and heights to the 1/8th of an inch.

Accurate measurements are essential for a proper installation. Shutter are custom made to your specifications and are not returnable due to mistakes in measurements.

Shutters can also be installed on French Doors, Bay and Bow Windows, and on Patio Doors. Call us for measuring information on French Doors and Sliding Glass Doors.

Inside Mount or Outside Mount?
Mounting shutters recessed within the window opening is known as an "Inside Mount". When mounted outside the window opening on the trim (if any) or directly on the wall, this is an "Outside Mount". Usually, if you have enough clearance, inside mounts are preferred. See Clearances Charts to determine the proper mount.

Inside Mount with L Frame, Z Frame, Trim Frame, Mounting Strips, or No Frame
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Measuring for Shutters
  • Measure for Clearance See Clearance Charts
  • Measure inside width in 3 places – top, middle, bottom.
  • Measure inside height in 3 places – left, middle, right.
  • Use the smallest measurements.
  • Check for squareness by measuring on diagonal – A & B.
  • If diagonal measurements are not identical, an inside mount without frames is not feasible, rather, use a Z or Trim Frame, or consider an outside mount.

    Measuring For Outside Mount

    Outside Mount (without trim) Casing Frame
Measure in Several Places Casing Frame will mount on wall.

Add min. 2-3/4” per side for Casing Frame.
  • Measure inside width in 3 places, add 2-3/4” per side (5-1/2” to total width).
  • Measure inside height in 3 places, add 2-3/4” per side (5-1/2” total if 4 sided).
  • Use the largest measurements

    Outside Mount (without trim) L-Frame
Measure in Several Places L-Frame will mount on wall.

Add min. 1-1/2” per side for L-Frame.
  • Measure inside width in 3 places, add 1-1/2” per side (3” to total width).
  • Measure inside height in 3 places, add 1-1/2” per side (3” total if 4 sided).
  • Use the largest measurements

    Outside Mount On Top Of Existing Trim
Measuring with Existing Trim Minimum Width of Trim Required:
-For Casing Frame: 2-5/8” min. width.
-For L-Frame: 1-3/8” min. width.
  • If trim width is less than minimums above, measure the inside opening and add the minimum for the appropriate frame.
    Otherwise,
  • Measure width to the outside of trim 3 places.
  • Measure height to the outside of trim 3 places.
  • Use the largest measurements

    Outside Mount Beside Trim – L-Frame Only
Measuring Outside Existing Trim L-Frame will mount on wall adjacent to the trim

Add 1-1/2” per side where frame is required.
  • Measure width to the outside of trim 3 places, add 1-1/2” per side.
  • Measure height to the outside of trim 3 places, add 1-1/2” per side.
  • Use the largest measurements
  • Specify 1 extension for 2-1/2” louver or 2 extensions for 3-1/2” louver
    See Clearance Charts

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