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Measuring ensures that your shutters are properly mounted. One piece of hardware can come in many different sizes. Taking the proper measurements determines which hardware size is right for your application.
A measurement is not required for every piece of hardware you might want to purchase. Hardware pieces such as tiebacks, locks and accessories don’t need measurements prior to ordering. Hinges and pintles are pieces that do utilize measurements.
You are measuring what is called “offset”, which is a distance measurement from an area inside of the window opening to the side of the house.
A brief description how to measure with supporting illustrations is below. As you will see, a flat piece of wood is a handy aid in determining your offset.
For recessed windows
Place the flat piece of wood along the surface of the house wall and extend it past the window opening. Measure the distance from the window’s casement, or frame if there is no casement, to the back of the piece of wood to determine your offset.
Measuring for a typical window’s offset is captured in the templates below. Please choose the appropriate template that fits your home, and use it to determine your total offset.
click to download illust. #1–casement PDF
click to download illust. #2–frame PDF
For recessed windows with jambs
Follow the same instructions above to determine your total offset. In addition, determine a second measurement from the window’s casement, or frame if there is no casement, to the front edge of the jamb. Now, with both measurements, we can handle all of your hardware mounting options.
click to download illust.#3–casement & jamb PDF
click to download illustr.#4–frame & jamb PDF
For “proud” windows
A “proud” window means the window extends beyond, or is “proud” to, the edge of the house. You won’t need the flat piece of wood here. Simply measure from the edge of the house to your window’s edge.
click to download illust. #5–proud PDF
For custom windows
If you don’t see your window style in any of the previous templates, don’t worry. We still have the right hardware for you. Just give us a call, and feel free to use the template below to help you with the measurements of your custom window.
click to download illust.#6–custom PDF
No matter the window, we can have a hardware match for you. If your application requirements fall outside of our standard hardware offerings, there’s still no need to worry. We can work with our blacksmith to custom forge specific hardware pieces that will meet your needs. Please give us a call at 888-631-8191 and we will walk you through the process of measuring your window’s offset. |
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