Check your depth
Make sure your recess has enough depth to accommodate the shutter, and be mindful of any obstacles like window handles. Consider their placement to achieve a flawless fit.
If your unobstructed recess measurement is at least 70mm, you can order a recess-fitted shutter. If it's less than 70mm, a face-fitted shutter would be recommended.
1. Measure the width
For recess fitting, measure the width inside your window frame (in millimetres) at the top, middle, and bottom. Record the smallest measurement of the three to use in your order.
If you notice a difference of 10mm or more from one of the three width measurements to another, you have an uneven window frame. In this situation, we recommend contacting us as we will need to talk you through some options before you continue.
2. Measure the drop
Next, measure the exact height of the window recess. Again take three measurements – the left, middle and right and record the smallest measurement.
If you notice a difference of 10mm or more from one of the three drop measurements to another, you have an uneven window frame. In this situation, we recommend contacting us as we will need to talk you through some options before you continue.
Please note: there’s no need to make any of your own deductions before you place an order. We'll do this for you.
Need a Midrail?
A midrail allows you to open the louvres independently of each other above and below the midrail itself. This is very helpful for balancing your light and privacy needs.
If your window is 1400mm tall or more, your shutter must have a midrail to ensure structural integrity is maintained.
We recommend the position of the midrail mirrors the features of your window to achieve pleasing aesthetic symmetry.
If a midrail is required, take a measurement from the bottom of your window to the middle of the point where your midrail will be positioned and use this when placing your order.
What about a Split-tilt?
A split-tilt is a mandatory inclusion if your window is over 1100mm tall but optional when under 1100mm tall. Split-tilts allow you to independently open and close two sections of the shutter, for instance, the top most section could be left partially open to let sunlight and air through, while the bottom could be closed to maintain privacy.
A good rule of thumb is to match the split-tilt location to be slightly above your eye line.
1. Measure the width
Measure the outside width of the window frame in millimetres across the top, middle and bottom. Record the largest measurement.
2. Measure the drop
Next, measure the outside height (called the drop) of the window, starting from the point at which you’d like your shutter to sit above the window frame, down to the point at which you’d like it to finish (typically at the bottom of the frame). Again take three measurements – left, middle and right and record the largest measurement.
Need a Midrail?
A midrail allows you to open the louvres independently of each other above and below the midrail itself. This is very helpful for balancing your light and privacy needs.
If your window is 1400mm tall or more, your shutter must have a midrail to ensure structural integrity is maintained.
We recommend the position of the midrail mirrors the features of your window to achieve pleasing aesthetic symmetry.
If a midrail is required, take a measurement from the bottom of your window to the middle of the point where your midrail will be positioned and use this when placing your order.
What about a Split-tilt?
A split-tilt is a mandatory inclusion if your window is over 1100mm tall but optional when under 1100mm tall. Split-tilts allow you to independently open and close two sections of the shutter, for instance, the top most section could be left partially open to let sunlight and air through, while the bottom could be closed to maintain privacy.
A good rule of thumb is to match the split-tilt location to be slightly above your eye line.
Got an architrave?
If your window has an architrave, measure the width from the outer edges of each side.
