Maximum height: 114"
How to measure:
Choose the measuring method– There are 2 methods for measuring windows:
1. Window Size Measuring for inside and outside mounts
2. Frame Size Measuring for outside mounts only.
Window Size Measuring
The factory makes all the frame additions and deductions.
Ensure proper mounting clearances.
If you are mounting inside mount and you using a window size measure method:
Measure width & Height in 3 places and record the smallest measurement. The table below shows the deductions the factory will make to the window size.
Note: For inside mounts – Check window to ensure it is square by measuring diagonally. If diagonal differ by up to ½” use a Z frame. ½” to 1” use Trim or Deco Z Frame, if over 1” must mount outside mount.
Clearance – Ensure that there is proper clearance inside of window jamb to accommodate the frame.
The factory will deduct the following (this is just for your information – you do not deduct this)
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For Hardwood Core Poly, Grand View & Real Wood |
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All Z & Elegance Frames |
-1/4” |
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Standard L Frame |
-1/8” |
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Hanging Strip |
-1/8” |
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If you are mounting Outside mount and you using a window size measure method:
Measure width & Height in 3 places and record the largest measurement. The table below shows the frame additions the factory will make to the window size.
Clearance – Ensure that there is proper clearance on all 4 sides of opening to accommodate the frame.
The factory will add the following (this is just for your information – you do not need to add this)
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Hardwood Core Poly & Grand View |
Real Wood |
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Standard L Frame |
+4” |
Standard L Frame |
+2.5” |
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Designer Frame |
+5” |
Designer Frame |
+4.5” |
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Hanging Strip |
+3” |
Hanging Strip |
+3.5” |
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Slider Extended Frame
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+4”
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Extended Frame |
+3.5” |
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Frame Size Measuring
The factory makes no additions or deductions to this size.
The width and height of the shutter will include the frames.
Ensure proper mounting clearances.
For outside mounts only
When mounting outside mount and you using a frame size measure method:
Measure width & height in 3 places and record the largest size.
Make sure to include the frame additions listed on the table below:
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Hardwood Core Poly & Grand View |
Real Wood |
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Standard L Frame |
+4” |
Standard L Frame |
+2.5” |
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Designer Frame |
+5” |
Designer Frame |
+4.5” |
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Hanging Strip |
+3” |
Hanging Strip |
+3.5” |
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Slider Extended Frame
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+4”
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Extended Frame |
+3.5” |
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3 Situations that require frame size ordering:
1. Window with Lack of Proper Clearance: Order by frame size whenever there is a lack of proper clearances around window. Our standard factory additions will not work in these situations.
2. Mounting on Molding: Make sure there is a wide and flat area on molding for shutter frame to sit on. The clearance area require on molding is listed on the table below:
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Minimum Molding Size for Mounting on Molding |
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Standard L Frame |
1 ¾” |
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Designer Frame |
2 ½” |
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Slider Extended Frame |
1 ¾” |
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French Door Slimline |
1 1/8” |
3. Mounting beyond Molding: Measure the edge of molding and add the frame additions listed below. Make sure your size includes a frame overlap beyond molding as indicated in the table below:
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Hardwood Core Poly & Grand View |
Real Wood |
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Standard L Frame |
+4” |
Standard L Frame |
+2.5” |
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Designer Frame |
+5” |
Designer Frame |
+4.5” |
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Hanging Strip |
+3” |
Hanging Strip |
+3.5” |
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Slider Extended Frame
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+4”
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Extended Frame |
+3.5” |
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1. Outside Mount
Outside mounts are very popular and highly recommended as they do not close up the windows.
There are 3 outside mounting options:
· Mounting on Drywall – The shutter frame is mounted on the wall area surrounding the opening. There must be a flat wall area wide enough to accommodate the frame.
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Minimum flat wall area for Mounting on drywall |
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Standard L Frame |
1 ¾” |
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Designer Frame |
2 ½” |
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Slider Extended Frame |
1 ¾” |
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French Door Slimline |
1 1/8” |
· Mounting on Molding/Trim – The shutter frame can be mounted on the trim if the trim is flat enough so that the frame can sit on it.
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Minimum Molding Size for Mounting on Molding |
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Standard L Frame |
1 ¾” |
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Designer Frame |
2 ½” |
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Slider Extended Frame |
1 ¾” |
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French Door Slimline |
1 1/8” |
· Mounting Beyond Molding – The shutter frame can also be mounted on the outside of the trim with a frame spacer or an extended frame. Alternatively, the trim can be removed and the shutter mounted in its place.
When mounting outside, makes sure there is enough clearance around the opening for your choice of frame.
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Required Clearances around opening for mounting of frame |
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Hardwood Core Poly |
Standard L Frame 2” |
Designer Frame 2 ½” |
Hang Strip 1 ½” |
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Grandview Poly |
Standard L Frame 2” |
Designer Frame 2 ½” |
Slimline Frame 1 ¼” |
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Wood Basic Colors |
Standard L Frame 1 ½” |
Designer Frame 2 ¼” |
Hang Strip 1 ½” |
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Wood Stains |
Standard L Frame 1 ½” |
Designer Frame 2 ¼” |
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2. For Inside Mounts there must be enough depth for the frame to sit inside of the window jambs.
Z frames are highly recommended for all inside mounts. They eliminate problems associated with out of square windows and the need for caulking. Standard frames and hanging strips should only be used in the case of a window with a molding/trim border around it.
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Required Clearances around opening for mounting of frame |
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Hardwood Core Poly |
Std L Frm 2”/ Hang Strip 2 ¼” |
Z Frm 1 7/8” |
Trim Z/Elegance Frm 1 3/8” |
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Grandview Poly |
Standard L Frame 2” |
Z Frm 1 5/8” |
Trim Z Frm 1 1/8”/ Elegance Frm 1 3/8” |
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Wood Basic Colors |
Std L Frm 2”/ Hang Strip 2 ¼” |
Z Frm 1 ¼” |
Deco Z/Elegance Frm 1 3/8” |
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Wood Stains |
Deco Z/Elegance Frm 1 3/8” |
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