Browse Shutter Guide
General
- Our Plantation Shutters
- Imported vs Local Plantation Shutters
- Why Choose Plantation Shutters?
- How Much Do Plantation Shutters Cost?
- Where Did Plantation Shutters Originate?
- Plantation Shutters vs Blinds
- Choosing the Best Shutter Material
- Plantation Shutters for Kitchens
- Are PVC Shutters Safe?
- How to Photograph Your Windows
Performance
Care
Frames
- Complete Guide to Shutter Frame Types
- Inside Z-Frame
- Inside L-Frame
- Outside L-Frame
- What Is an Inside Mount?
- What Is an Outside Mount?
Customisation
- Choosing the Right Shutter Colour
- A Guide to Shutter Panels
- Choosing the Right Panel Configuration
- Should Shutters Match Your Window Trim?
Mounting
- Inside vs Outside Mount Plantation Shutters
- What Type of Window Do I Have?
- What Is a Window Recess?
- Should I Inside or Outside Mount My Shutters?
- A Guide to Architraves
- What Is a Window Sill?
Tricky Windows
Getting Started
- Quick Measuring for a Shutter Quote
- How to Measure a Window Recess for Shutters
- Complete Guide to Measuring for Plantation Shutters
Midrails
Custom Panels
Inside Mount
- How to Measure Your Window Recess
- Measuring for an Inside Mount
- Measuring an Inside Mount Window with a Sill
- Managing Window Obstructions
Outside Mount
- Measuring for an Outside Mount
- Outside Mount Measuring with a Decorative Architrave
- Outside Mount Measuring for a Square-Set Window
Corner & Bay Windows
Our Service
- Our Plantation Shutters
- Why My DIY Blinds?
- What Does Our Shutter Warranty Cover?
- Our Plantation Shutter Product Guarantee
Quotes
Ordering & Product Setup
- Getting Started with Your Shutter Order
- How Shutter Product Recommendations Work
- Uploading a Photo of Your Window
Delivery
- Where We Deliver Plantation Shutters
- How Your Plantation Shutters Are Delivered
- What to Expect on Delivery Day
Measure Guarantee
Self Review
How to Photograph Your Windows
For those that are needing help with ordering, we may request photos. Clear window photos make it much easier to identify mounting options, obstructions and unusual details before you order.
What we need to see
Take one photo from far enough back to show the entire opening, including the wall or architrave around it. Then take closer photos of any detail that could affect the shutter.
1. Pull furnishings out of the way
Move curtains, blinds, furniture and decorative items aside where practical. The edges of the recess and architrave should be visible.
2. Show the complete architrave or recess
Include all four sides of the opening in at least one image. For a sill, tiled reveal or unusual trim, add a closer photograph from an angle.
3. Use good lighting
Avoid photographing directly into a very bright window if it makes the frame appear dark. Turn on room lights or adjust your position so the important details are visible.
4. Photograph obstructions
Take close-ups of handles, winders, locks, flyscreens, alarm sensors or anything else that sits within the recess. If several windows look similar, label the photos by room.
5. Label your photos
It is extremely helpful to clearly identify which room each shutter belongs to, especially when ordering multiple shutters with similar dimensions but different architrave or recess depths.
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