How to Measure for Shutters
Tips to getting started
- Use a steel tape measure for accuracy, and provide all measurements to the nearest 1/8"
- Determine if your window has sufficient depth to install as an Inside Mount
- Always measure width (left to right) first and height (top to bottom) second
Determine Inside or Outside Mount
- Inside mount shutters are available with Z-Frame or L-Frame options (Requires more depth)
- Finished framed look
- Less energy efficient
- Outside mount shutters will cover beyond your window opening in width and height L-Frame only
- Mounts on trim or wall surface
- Most energy efficient
Measure for Inside Mount
- Start measurement at 1 1/2" deep inside window opening
- Measure width at the top, middle and bottom of opening edge to edge
- Record narrowest measurement of the 3 to the nearest 1/8"
- Start height 1 1/2" deep inside window opening in 3 places. Left, middle and right edge to edge
- Record shortest measurement of the 3 to the nearest 1/8"
**Inside Mount shutter will have a small deduction taken by the factory to fit inside the opening**
Measure for Outside Mount
- Measure the width of the area you want to cover (1 1/2" overlap on each side)
- Record measurement
- Determine where you want the top of your shutter frame to be positioned and mark the spot
- Measure height to be covered from the top of marked headrail position to top of sill. If no sill exist, measure down to where you want your shutter to cover
- Record measurement
**Outside Mount shutters will be made to your exact measurement frame edge to frame edge**