Standard Installation
A large majority of custom shutters are installed on four types of windows with "standard " framing; they are installed on the face of the wall or on the existing trim. Three of the most common frame types are shown below. When ordering by window size, our factory will make the necessary allowances for proper installation. You may, of course order your shutters by net size. When you have an installation that is not covered by one of the four basic window types, a simple explaination with one of our experts will quickly provide the solution.
Standard Hanging Frame Shapes
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Standard Window Types
Type One
Metal sash without trim or sill. Plaster or drywall opening. Shutter unit, not including hanging frame, made 3/8" larger than opening on each side. Standard 3/4" x 1 1/4" hanging frame furnished for four sides. See below sketches.
Metal sash without trim or sill. Plaster or drywall opening. Shutter unit, not including hanging frame, made 3/8" larger than opening on each side. Standard 3/4" x 1 1/4" hanging frame furnished for four sides. See below sketches.
Type Two
Same as Type 1 with wood sill only. Overlap and frame for three sides, stop strip for top of sill behind shutters will be provided
Same as Type 1 with wood sill only. Overlap and frame for three sides, stop strip for top of sill behind shutters will be provided
Type Three
Wood sash with sill and trim. To order by window size for outside hang, measure trim from outside edge to top of sill. Our factory will deduct for hanging strips, and provide standard strips for sides only, and stop for top of sill. Unit will install on face of trim. NOTE: Louvers of shutter protrude behind shutter frame approx. 2.5" in from either edge. If trim is more than 2" wide, use alternate method. See sketches below.
Wood sash with sill and trim. To order by window size for outside hang, measure trim from outside edge to top of sill. Our factory will deduct for hanging strips, and provide standard strips for sides only, and stop for top of sill. Unit will install on face of trim. NOTE: Louvers of shutter protrude behind shutter frame approx. 2.5" in from either edge. If trim is more than 2" wide, use alternate method. See sketches below.
Type Four
Same as Type 3, without sill. Measure and install same as above, except flush to bottom of trim.
Same as Type 3, without sill. Measure and install same as above, except flush to bottom of trim.
Due to the highly customizable nature of our wood shutters, we prefer that you contact our window covering specialists directly to make sure your shutters are measured and ordered correctly. Please email them at info@theshadeandshutter.com or call (215) 561.2552