Measure Vinyl Shutters

Use the chart below to help you determine the width of your vinyl shutters.

Measure vinyl shutters. X 54 75 in are designed with a deep wood grain texture for the appearance of wood shutters without the maintenance worries of wood. Top middle and bottom. 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. Exterior vinyl louvered shutters are used extensively throughout the united states to add color depth texture and dimension to otherwise ordinary windows.

Louvered vinyl exterior shutters pair in 002 black actual 14 5 in. Builders edge decorative 15 in. Vinyl louvered shutters are affordable easy to install and virtually maintenance free. Measure the inside width of the window in three locations.

This dimension can be reduced by 2 without losing any of the visual effects. 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. 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. Remember to always measure the opening at the point of the window where the shutter frame will be installed.

Decorative shutters when measuring for decorative shutters it is important to keep in mind your goals. Whether you go a. Vinyl shutters are a relatively quick and easy solution for budget conscious diy homeowners to simulate the look of authentic wood shutters. Vinyl shutters are available in 12 and 15 standard widths.

Durable copolymer construction features molded through color so there is no paint to ever scratch or flake. If you have very short windows where the height is less than the width i. All of the shutters on our website can be installed decoratively and all other shutters excluding vinyl can be installed in a functional fashion. However vinyl shutters are available in a handful of sizes.

Keep in mind that the shutters should look like if they could close to cover the window. Shutter height is the distance from the lowest to the highest part of the panel. Determining the shutter width and height is very important. Look at all the single windows first.

Measuring windows for shutters. Record the smallest or tightest inside measurement within 1 16 of an inch for width on the order form. Some choose to have the shutters appear as operable and prefer to have the shutters a bit smaller than the complete frame. Repeat the same process for measuring height.

Measure the height of each window or door sash and order the vinyl shutters the same dimension. It is acceptable to install stationary shutters the full height of the window trim which in some cases appears more symmetrical.