Measure Vinyl Shutters

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Measure vinyl shutters. Shutter height is the distance from the lowest to the highest part of the panel. Exterior vinyl louvered shutters are used extensively throughout the united states to add color depth texture and dimension to otherwise ordinary windows. Custom widths are also available. Vinyl shutters are available in 12 and 15 standard widths.

If you have very short windows where the height is less than the width i. Decorative shutters when measuring for decorative shutters it is important to keep in mind your goals. Shutter height in most cases the height of decorative shutter that is most appropriate is from the top to the bottom of the window trim. Measuring windows for shutters.

Measure the height of each window or door sash and order the vinyl shutters the same dimension. All of the shutters on our website can be installed decoratively and all other shutters excluding vinyl can be installed in a functional fashion. If there is a sill at the bottom of the window and you are installing vinyl shutters it is important to leave a gap of at least 1 4 inch to allow the vinyl material to expand and contract. Look at all the single windows first.

Some choose to have the shutters appear as operable and prefer to have the shutters a bit smaller than the complete frame. Vinyl shutters are a relatively quick and easy solution for budget conscious diy homeowners to simulate the look of authentic wood shutters. This dimension can be reduced by 2 without losing any of the visual effects. However vinyl shutters are available in a handful of sizes.

Record the smallest or tightest inside measurement within 1 16 of an inch for width on the order form. Builders edge decorative 15 in. Use the chart below to help you determine the width of your vinyl shutters. Builders edge decorative 15 in.

It is acceptable to install stationary shutters the full height of the window trim which in some cases appears more symmetrical. Repeat the same process for measuring height. Whether you go a. X 54 75 in are designed with a deep wood grain texture for the appearance of wood shutters without the maintenance worries of wood.

Determining the shutter width and height is very important. Vinyl louvered shutters are affordable easy to install and virtually maintenance free. I suggest you divide the width of the window opening in half and use that as the width of the shutter panel you would order. Most people measure from the top of the window frame to the top of the sill if it has one and they determine the height.

Keep in mind that the shutters should look like if they could close to cover the window. Measure the inside width of the window in three locations.