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In this regard, how deep are plantation shutters?

Minimum depth for inside mounts is 2 ½” from glass to the outer edge of the window frame. Shutters with a 3 ½” louver require a minimum depth of 3”. For best results, inside mounting is recommended for shades that will be installed on window frames with at least a 2 ½” minimum depth.

Beside above, how big should my shutters be? Shutter Width The width that usually works best is between 25% and 33% of the total width of your window including the window trim. Refer to the chart at the right. When using vinyl shutters on windows that are wider than 50 inches, we recommend using double wide vinyl shutters.

People also ask, how are Bahama shutters measured?

Measuring Guide

1. To determine shutter width, take the window sash width and divide by two. This number will determine the width of each shutter for that window. For Bahama type shutters do not divide by two.
2. The shutter height is determined by the window sash height. For aesthetic mounts it is best to round to the nearest whole number.

Should all exterior shutters be the same width?

For the most authentic look, we recommend measuring only the window opening not including any frame or trim around it. Typically, the width of your shutters should be half of your total window width. Vinyl shutters are available in 12" and 15" standard widths. Custom widths are also available.