Shutter Width
|
Enter the desired width of your shutters. The way you measure your windows depends on the type
of shutter installation - decorative or fully functional.
Decorative Shutter Installation
Decorative installation means the shutters will not open and close, but will be fixed to
the wall in the open position. This is a popular installation choice and avoids the added
expense of operable shutter hardware.
For decorative installation, it is typically best to find a single width that works for all of
your windows. In general it is best to order exterior shutters that are 25% to 33% of the width
of your window (including the window frame) for the best look. We have provided the following chart
as a general guideline to assist you with choosing the correct shutter width.
|
|
| 36" or smaller |
12" |
| 36" to 42" |
13" or 14" |
| 42" to 48" |
15" or 16" |
| 48" to 54" |
17" or 18" |
| 54" to 60" |
19" or 20" |
| 60" to 66" |
21" or 22" |
| 66" or larger |
23" or 24" |
|
That said, if you want to make the decorative shutters look like they could open and close, it is
also perfectly acceptable. In this case, please follow the measuring instructions for functioning
shutters below. Keep in mind that even for a decorative shutter installation, the width of the shutters
should never exceed 50% of the window width measurement.
Functional Shutter Installation
To make your shutters actually function, you will need to be more careful when you take your
measurements. Take the time to measure accurately as this will ensure your shutters will function
the way you expect. Remember - measure twice, and order once!
Measure the width of your shutters as if they were actually closed. This typically means measuring
some part of the window trim in addition to the actual window. On brick this usually means measuring
the entire opening where the window recesses into the brick, not the actual window. Keep in mind that
window widths may vary even on the same window, so it is best to measure at the top, middle, and bottom
of the window to get the most accurate measurement. If the measurements are different you must use the
SMALLEST of the 3 measurements.
To get the width of shutter required, divide your smallest window width measurement by 2. For example, if the
width of your window opening is 35", you should order shutters that are 17½" in width (35 ÷ 2 = 17.5).
|
| Measure Your Window as if the Functional Shutters were Actually Closed |
|
|
Although StyleCraft New England Collection wooden shutters are only available in 1" width increments, the fact
that they are made from natural wood means you can trim them to size using a standard table saw.
The widths can be trimmed up to 7/16" on each side of the shutter so you can create custom widths as required.
Simply order the width to the next highest inch from your width calculation and trim the width of the shutter
to your requirement.
|
|
|
|
|
|