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- 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
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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
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- What Does Our Shutter Warranty Cover?
- Our Plantation Shutter Product Guarantee
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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
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Self Review
Inside vs Outside Mount Plantation Shutters
The shutter panels themselves may be similar, but deciding whether the frame sits inside or outside the window opening changes the appearance, projection, measurements and the frame profile you will use.
What is the difference between an inside and outside mounted shutter?
An inside mount sits within the recess. An outside mount sits on the front face of the architrave or wall. In many windows, the available depth and position of window hardware make one option clearly more practical than the other.
Inside mounting usually gives a more recessed look and results in a slightly smaller overall shutter. Outside mounting moves the shutter forward, which is useful when the recess is shallow or obstructed.
Inside mount vs outside mount shutter
Before choosing, measure the recess depth and identify the closest obstruction. Handles, winders, locks, flyscreens and inward-opening windows can reduce the usable depth even if the recess itself looks deep.
What is an inside mounted plantation shutter (recess fit)?
An inside mount positions the frame within the recess and can use either a Z-frame or inside L-frame. It can sit close to flush with the wall and generally gives the cleanest recessed appearance where adequate clearance is available.
What is an outside mount plantation shutter (face fit)?
An outside mount uses an outside L-frame fixed to a flat section of architrave or to the wall around the window. It is ideal when there is not enough clear recess depth for an inside frame or where an inside fit would obstruct normal window operation.
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