How do you measure for exterior shutter hardware?
FOR CASE-MOUNT HINGES: Measure from the casing (B) to the back of the wood (A). This dimension is considered your offset and is used when selecting hinge offset. FOR JAMB-MOUNT HINGES: Measure from the back of the inside edge of the casing (C) to the back of the wood (A) and then add the thickness of the shutter.
How wide should shutter panels be?
Panel Widths Wooden shutters can be made in a width up to 1047mm with 89mm louvres. If you need two or more panels bi-folding together the maximum guaranteed width for any shutter is 550mm per panel. For wooden shutters, this width increases to 660mm per panel.
What hardware is needed for exterior shutters?
Most wood exterior shutters require only two hinges, but extremely tall panels may benefit from more (requiring a divider rail). Composite shutters are heavier than wood and often need additional hinges for support. A variety of cast iron hinges are offered for most outside window configurations.
What is the maximum width of a plantation shutter?
A wooden plantation shutter can have a maximum width of 950mm and an Aluminium shutters can span 1200mm. What this means is if you have big windows you will need more shutter panels to cover the expanse.
Can you open your windows if you have shutters?
Plantation shutters consist of a frame which is permanently attached to your window opening, and a shutter panel which is hinged inside the shutter frame. Since each shutter panel is hinged into the shutter frame, each can swing open completely by just pulling on the panel, which allows it to swing open.
How to measure shutter width for exterior windows?
On a brick home with recessed windows you will typically want the functional shutter to cover the entire opening in the brick, not just the window itself. Shutter Width Measure for the shutter width at the top, middle, and bottom of the window from the left side to the right side as shown in the diagram.
How tall does a vinyl window shutter need to be?
Vinyl shutters are available in 12″ and 15″ standard widths. Custom widths are also available. STEP 2: Measure the height of your window. Measure the height of your window.
Where do you put a shutter on a window?
Typically, you will want the shutter to cover some part of the window trim in addition to the window frame and glass. On a brick home with recessed windows you will typically want the functional shutter to cover the entire opening in the brick, not just the window itself.
Do you have to measure window width and height?
At a minimum, measure both the width and height at several locations and record the smallest of these measurements. This is necessary because your windows may be out of square a small amount which could cause binding. It’s also important to measure each window, since one window may be slightly different than the next.