Measuring Guide  Shutters

Outside Mount L-Frame

Measuring For an "L" Frame
1. Measure the inside width 3 places, add 1 1/2" per side (3" total to width).
2. Measure the inside height in 3 places, 1/2" per side (3" total to height).
3. Use largest measurements and specify outside mount, 4 sided L-Frame, on order form.
4. If a 3 sided L-Frame is requires add 1 1/2" to height measurement.
Note - If additional projection is required, indicate 1 L-Frame extension for every 1/2" projection required.

Outside Mount on Top of Trim

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Outside Measurements for Casing Frame or L-Frame on Top of Trim
1. Measure width to outside of trim in 3 places. Check for minimum trim width.
2. Measure height to outside of trim in 3 places. Check for minimum trim width.
Use largest measurements and specify outside mount on order form.

Outside Mount (Beside Trim) - L-Frame Only

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Outside Measurements for L-Frame Only
1. Measure width to outside of trim in 3 places, add 1 1/2" per side.
2. Measure height to outside of trim in 3 places, add 1 1/2" per side.
Use largest measurements and specify outside mount on order form.

Inside Mount with Trim Frame or Without Frame

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1. Measure for depth clearance or use shutter panel.
2. Measure inside width in 3 places - top, middle and bottom.
3. Measure inside height in 3 places - top, middle and bottom.
4. Use smallest measurements.
5. Check for squareness by measuring on diagonals - A & B.
6. If diagonal measurements are not identical, an inside mount without frame is not feasible, rather use an inside mount with a trim frame or an outside mount with an L-frame.

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