Step By Step Measuring Guide
We will always measure your windows prior to ordering, if you require a free in home sales appointment simply call us today.
What’s an inside mount?
How to measure wrap around mount ( Z frame ) for full height shutters.
Whats a wrap around mount?
A metal tape measure
A pen and paper
A spirit level is also a good idea to have on hand
Width: Measure inside the opening in 3 different spots (bottom, center, top) and select the exact smallest; that is the dimension you input in our system.
Height: Measure inside the opening in 3 different spots (left, center, right) and select the exact smallest; that is the dimension you input in our system.
Do not round your dimensions
Wrap around mount refers to the mounting of a shutter inside a window opening. shutters can be installed at the front of the recess allowing the panels to open up 180 degrees.
What you'll need to measure…
Now lets measure inside the recess…
…and that's it!
It's a good idea to…
Measure, note your sizes, take a break and come back after to do a double check.
How to measure wrap around mount (Z frame) for full height shutters.
What’s a wrap around mount?
Wrap around mount refers to the mounting of a shutter inside a window opening. shutters can be installed at the front of the recess allowing the panels to open up 180 degrees.
What you’ll need to measure…
Now lets measure inside the recess…
· We can take measurements up to a 1mm
…and that’s it!
It’s a good idea to…
Measure, note your sizes, take a break and come back after to do a double check.
How to measure inside mount for full height shutters.
What’s an inside mount?
Inside mount refers to the mounting of a shutter inside a window opening. Inside mount shutters can be installed at the front of the recess allowing the panels to open up 180 degrees or alternatively, the shutter can be installed tight up to the glass of the window.
What you’ll need to measure…
Now lets measure inside the recess…
…and that’s it!
It’s a good idea to…
Measure, note your sizes, take a break and come back after to do a double check.
How to measure outside mount for full height shutters.
What’s an outside mount?
Outside mount refers to the mounting of a shutter outside a window opening. Outside mount shutters can be installed directly onto the surrounding wall, on top of existing trim/molding or directly on to doors.
Here’s an overview of how you need to measure…
How to measure inside mount & wrap around mount for Cafe Style shutters.
Now lets measure inside the recess…
…and that’s it!
How to measure outside mount for Cafe Style shutters.
Here’s an overview of how you need to measure…
…and that’s it! It really is that simple.
When placing your order online, the dimensions you provide us must already include the width of your selected shutter frame.
How to measure inside mount & wrap around mount for full tier on tier shutters
Now lets measure inside the recess…
Bottom Tier Height :Measure from the bottom of the window up to the height where you want the bottom panel to end and the top panel to begin.
BEFORE YOUR ORDER IS PUT IN TO PRODUCTION WE WILL CONTACT YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR SIZES SUPPLIED ARE THE CORRECT FINISH HEIGHT FOR YOUR CAFE STYLE SHUTTER.
· We can take measurements up to a 1mm
…and that’s it!
How to measure outside mount for tier on tier shutters.
Here’s an overview of how you need to measure…
- Width: Measure the opening in three different locations (bottom, center, top) and select the largest of the three you measured. Then, add the width of the frame you have chosen.
- Height: Measure the opening in the three different locations (left, center, right) and select the largest of the three you measured. Then, add the width of the frame you have chosen.
Bottom Tier Height :Measure from the bottom of the window up to the height where you want the bottom panel to end and the top panel to begin.
BEFORE YOUR ORDER IS PUT IN TO PRODUCTION WE WILL CONTACT YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR SIZES SUPPLIED INCLUDE THE ADDITIONAL FRAME SIZE. IF IT DOES NOT WE WILL ADD ON THE FRAME SIZE. THIS WILL INCREASE THE OVERALL SIZE OF THE SHUTTER AND WILL RAISE THE PRICE SLIGHTLY….
…and that’s it! It really is that simple.
How to measure square bay window as 3 individual shutters.
Here’s an overview of how you need to measure…
PLEASE STATE AT TIME OF ORDERING THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL SHUTTER IS PART OF A BAY WINDOW AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU WITH A DRAWING OF ALL 3 SHUTTERS TO CONFIRM THE SIZES PRIOR TO PRODUCTION
BEFORE YOUR ORDER IS PUT IN TO PRODUCTION WE WILL CONTACT YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR SIZES SUPPLIED INCLUDE THE ADDITIONAL FRAME SIZE. IF IT DOES NOT WE WILL ADD ON THE FRAME SIZE. THIS WILL INCREASE THE OVERALL SIZE OF THE SHUTTER AND WILL RAISE THE PRICE SLIGHTLY….
How to measure angle bay window as 3 individual shutters.
How to measure…
PLEASE STATE AT TIME OF ORDERING THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL SHUTTER IS PART OF A BAY WINDOW AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU WITH A DRAWING OF ALL 3 SHUTTERS TO CONFIRM THE SIZES PRIOR TO PRODUCTION
How to measure circle bay window as multiple individual shutters.
How to measure…
PLEASE STATE AT TIME OF ORDERING THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL SHUTTER IS PART OF A BAY WINDOW AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU WITH A DRAWING OF ALL 3 SHUTTERS TO CONFIRM THE SIZES PRIOR TO PRODUCTION
Frame types and measure drawings.
Below is a diagram showing a 3-sided Z frame installed with the over hang lip removed from the bottom frame so it can be installed where the window has a sill board. The bottom part of the frame is called a sill plate. The left and right frame sides retain the overhang lip.
1. Measure three widths and three heights as shown in the example diagram
2. Give the Biggest size for outside mount
3. Give smallest size for inside mount
