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Choose the measuring method– There are 2 methods for measuring windows:

1. Window Size Measuring for inside and outside mounts

2. Frame Size Measuring for outside mounts only.

Window Size Measuring

The factory makes all the frame additions and deductions.

Ensure proper mounting clearances.

If you are mounting inside mount and you using a window size measure method:

Measure width & Height in 3 places and record the smallest measurement. The table below shows the deductions the factory will make to the window size.

Note: For inside mounts – Check window to ensure it is square by measuring diagonally. If diagonal differ by up to ½” use a Z frame. ½” to 1” use Trim or Deco Z Frame, if over 1” must mount outside mount.

Clearance – Ensure that there is proper clearance inside of window jamb to accommodate the frame.

The factory will deduct the following (this is just for your information – you do not deduct this)

If you are mounting Outside mount and you using a window size measure method:

Measure width & Height in 3 places and record the largest measurement. The table below shows the frame additions the factory will make to the window size.

Clearance – Ensure that there is proper clearance on all 4 sides of opening to accommodate the frame.

The factory will add the following (this is just for your information – you do not need to add this)

Frame Size Measuring

The factory makes no additions or deductions to this size.

The width and height of the shutter will include the frames.

Ensure proper mounting clearances.

For outside mounts only

When mounting outside mount and you using a frame size measure method:

Measure width & height in 3 places and record the largest size.

Make sure to include the frame additions listed on the table below:

3 Situations that require frame size ordering:

1. Window with Lack of Proper Clearance: Order by frame size whenever there is a lack of proper clearances around window. Our standard factory additions will not work in these situations.

2. Mounting on Molding: Make sure there is a wide and flat area on molding for shutter frame to sit on. The clearance area require on molding is listed on the table below:

3. Mounting beyond Molding: Measure the edge of molding and add the frame additions listed below. Make sure your size includes a frame overlap beyond molding as indicated in the table below: