Shutter Height
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Enter the desired height 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, the height is not critical. The height can vary by as much
as an inch and still look reasonably good. Take the measurement from the top of the window
to the bottom of the window including the window trim, but excluding any window sill.
It is important to understand that there are many ways to measure
your windows, as construction materials and architecture vary from one region
to the next. The best advice we can give you is to carefully inspect how the
houses in your local area have installed their exterior shutters and to install
your exterior shutters the same way. While most people install decorative shutters
to make their home "stand out", it is also important to make sure it "fits in" to
your own neighborhood so it will truely improve the value of your home.
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 height 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 heights may vary even on the same window, so it is best to measure at the left side, middle,
and right side of the window to get the most accurate measurement. If the measurements are different
you must use the SMALLEST of the 3 measurements.
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