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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
What Type of Window Do I Have?
Before choosing a shutter frame, identify the basic features around your window. The most important questions are whether the window has a recess, an architrave, a projecting sill and any hardware or moving parts that occupy the recess.
- Does the window have a recess or reveal?
- Is there an architrave around the opening?
- Does the bottom have a projecting sill?
- Are there handles, winders, locks, flyscreens or inward-opening sections?
These details determine the most suitable mounting method and how the final measurements should be taken.
Does my window have a recess?
If the glass and window frame sit back from the wall surface, the space between them and the front of the wall is the recess or reveal. A sufficiently deep, unobstructed recess may allow the shutter to be inside mounted.
What is an architrave?
An architrave is the trim surrounding the window opening. Some windows have no architrave at all, while others have simple square trim or highly decorative mouldings.
What kind of architrave do I have?
Bullnose architrave
A bullnose architrave has a mostly flat front face with a softened or rounded outer edge.
Decorative architrave
Decorative architraves contain grooves, steps or moulded details rather than one continuous flat face.
Square architrave
A square architrave has straight edges and a simple flat face, making it particularly straightforward for many shutter mounting options.
Does my window have a sill?
A sill is the ledge at the bottom of the window that projects further into the room than the other sides of the opening. A window can have both a recess and a sill.
Identifying the sill matters because the bottom of the shutter frame may need to finish on top of it.
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