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Illustrated below are four (4) shutter installation methods.
You may modify any of these by using either # 3 or # 4 hang
strips for traditional style panels, or # 4 or # 5 hang strips
for plantation style panels. The hang strips may be attached
in any direction, and may be trimmed as desired.
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The shutters are attached directly to the jamb of the
window. Each hinge requires about 1/16". |
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The
shutters are attached to a hang strip and the hang strip
is attached to the window jamb with screws. You can
use either # 3, # 4, or # 5 hang strips, turned in any
direction, depending on your window opening and shutter
style. Hang strips may be trimmed as needed. Each hinge requires about 1/16".
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which trim is right for you. |
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A
hang strip on each side of the shutters attaches to
the wall. The inside edge of the strip should be slightly
beyond the window opening. This installation method
is typically used when an inside installation is not
possible or the opening is not square. It provides more
space behind the shutter for louvers to rotate open. Each hinge requires about 1/16".
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which trim is right for you. |
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A
hang strip on each side of the shutters attaches to
a flat portion of the trim. The strip does not have
to be located exactly as shown above, but may be located
anywhere on the trim so long as there is enough flat
surface. It is important to make certain the louvers
can be rotated fully open. Each hinge requires about 1/16".
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which trim is right for you.
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How To Determine Individual Shutter
Panel Sizes to Order
Width:
- Measure the width of the area you want the shutters to
cover (NOT including any trim strips).
- Divide this width by the number of panels you want across
the window. This will give you the approximate width of
each panel. Round this measurement up to the nearest
1/4 inch available panel size.
- 1/16" per hinge and 1/16" between panels without a hinge is necessary for clearance.
So, panels may need to be trimmed to achieve a proper fit.
Example:
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Window Width = 36-7/16" |
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Divide by 4 (for 4 panels across) and round up to
nearest 1/4"
Occasionally a combination of different panel widths can be used. |
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Order four (4) shutter panels 9-1/4" wide and trim to fit.
Or,
Order two (2) panels 9" and two (2) panels 9-1/4".
- the total width of the panels will be slightly larger than the window width. However, by ordering different panel widths it will be necessary to only trim the two larger panels.
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Window Width = 47" |
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Divide by 2 (for 2 panels across) and round up to
nearest 1/4" |
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Order four (2) shutter panels 23-1/2 " wide
Panels may need to be trimmed slightly to achieve clearance.
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Height:
- Measure the height of the area you want the shutters to
cover.
- You may need to order the next larger panel size and trim
the panel to fit. Up to 1" may be trimmed off the top
and the bottom of each individual panel (a total of 2"
per panel).
- For a two tier unit (panels across the top and bottom),
combine individual panel heights as required.
TIPS:
Sketch out your window opening and label the width and height. Then, draw shutters over the window in the desired configuration. This will help you visualize the shutter unit and determine the appropriate sizes.
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