IMPORTANCE OF ACCURACY
Accurate measurements are essential for shutters to fit properly. Be sure to use a quality steel tape. Measure all windows, even though they may appear to be identical. When specifying measurements, state width first and then height. All measurements should be in inches and measured to an accuracy of 1/1 6th of an inch. For outside mounts, measurements should be finished.

Outside Mount with Traditional/ Classic Frame and Casing at Least 2 1/2" Wide
A. Measure the width from outside casing to outside casing at the top, middle, and bottom of the window opening. Record the largest measurement.
B. Measure the height from outside casing to outside casing at the left, center, and right of the window opening. Record the largest measurement.
Your ordered measurements will be the finished size of the shutter including the frame.

Outside Mount with Traditional/ Classic Frame and Casing less than 2 1/2" Wide or No Casing
We suggest removing the casing, however the frame can still be mounted on a smaller molding. It will overlap the molding, therefore needing a spacer strip to cover the gap on the sides.
A. Measure the width inside the opening at the top, middle, and bottom.
B. Measure the height inside the opening at the left, center, and right.
C. Add 5 1/4" (2 5/8" per side) to the largest width and largest height measurements. This provides a 1/4" reveal around the window. If a greater reveal is required, please specify. Your ordered measurements will be the finished size of the shutter including the frame.

Outside Mount with Casing

Outside Mount with No Casing

Outside mount with Squareness Frame (French Door)
A. Measure the width inside the opening at the top, middle, and bottom.
B. Measure the height inside the opening at the left, center, and right.
C. Add 1 7/8" (15/16" per side] to the largest width and largest height measurements. This provides a 1/4" reveal around the window. If a greater reveal is required, please specify. Your ordered measurements will be the finished size of the shutter including the squareness frame.

Inside Mount with Squareness or Z-Frame
Inside mounts pose an added degree of difficulty due to several factors. Cranks, latches, depth, and squareness of the window opening must be considered. For inside mounts, all measurements should be tight, and measured to the nearest 1/16".
A. Measure the width inside the opening at the top, middle, and bottom. Record the smallest measurement.
B. Measure the height inside the opening at the left, center, and right. Record the smallest measurement.
C. To determine squareness measure diagonally from top left to bottom right and from top right to bottom left. If the measurements are not equal, consider specifying greater deductions than standard.

Your ordered measurements are the tight size of the window from which deductions will be taken, standard deductions are 1/8" from ordered width and height. Note: If the two measurements vary more than 1/2" you should consider an outside mount application.

Diagonal Measurement

Deductions Made For Inside Mounts

WITH SQUARENESS FRAME AND Z-FRAME:
Rubber flex around Squareness Frame will cover up to 1/4" of deviation when installed flush with front wall of window or casing. *Designer Flex around Squareness Frame will cover up to 7/8" of deviation (Deco Flex will cover 1/2" of deviation) when installed flush with front wall of window casing. Decorative frame on the Z-Frame will cover up to 1 " of deviation per side when installed.

PANELS ONLY WITH NO FRAME:
SMALLEST WIDTH -(3/16" X Num. Panels across)
SMALLEST HEIGHT ? 3/16"
Due to the lack of frame, small light gaps will exist around the edges of the panels. *Note: the above deductions are industry standards. If you feel you may require different deductions, you must specify at the time of placing your order.

Minimum Mounting Depths
- Z-frame, 2 3/8" louvers: 1 3/8"
- Z-frame, 3 3/8" louvers: 1 7/8"
- Squareness frame, 2 3/8" louvers: 1
- Squareness frame, 3 3/8" louvers: 1 1/2"

Add 7/8" to these minimum depth requirements if the Calypso or Seaview tilt bar will be located on the rear of the shutter. Also add the dimension required to clear any obstructions to louver movement, such as window cranks or latches. Note that the squareness frame will protrude from the window opening at the minimum depths listed.

Frame Inside Mount Deductions
If different deductions than the 1/8" standard are required for framed inside mounted shutters, you must specify those deductions when placing your order.

Inside Mount with No Frame
Very accurate measurements are critical for this application. For proper fit, record width and height to the nearest 1/16". Follow the same measuring procedures (steps A, B, and C) as shown on the previous page for inside mounts with squareness or Z-frames.
When determining squareness of the opening, if the diagonal measurements are not equal, framed shutters should be strongly considered.
Important: If no frame is used, small light gaps will exist around the edges of the panels. Your ordered measurements are the tight size of the window from which deductions will be taken. Standard deductions 3/16" for single panels off both width and height.