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Installing Plantation Shutters

Measuring & Installation Tutorial

Inside Mount
(Inside the window jamb)


Opening Type 0 (zero)

Direct Mount....

A Direct Mount is primarily used when the window jamb is wood. The wood jamb provides a solid attachment point for the hinge.

It is also used when the window dimensions are fairly consistent (within 3/16").

direct mount

inner-panel mortised hinge

Shown using an
inner-panel mortised hinge

Indirect mount...

An Indirect mount is primarily used when the window jamb is drywall. It is also used when the window dimensions are inconsistent ( in excess of 1/4" difference).

indirect mount

mortised hine

Shown using a
mortised hinge

Z-Mold
(Additional Cost)

"Z" mold is utilized for inside opening mounts where the opening dimensions are uneven.

The "Z" Mold allows the frame to be installed in the opening square and even. The panels are square and need a consistent opening to fit properly.

See Optional Molding for more information.

z-mold

non-mortised hinge

Shown using a
non-mortised hinge

Outside Mount
(Outside the window jamb)

Measuring & Installation Tutorial.


Type 1


Type 2


Type 3


Type 4


Outside Mount

This illustrates the Value hang strip which is mounted to the wall on the opening; used for opening Types 1 & 2


Type 1
No sill or trim.


Type 2
Sill , no trim

outside mount

Shown using a
non-mortised hinge


This illustrates the standard hang strip which is mounted directly on top of the molding; used for opening Types 3 & 4.


Type 3
Sill and trim


Type 4
Trim, no sill

plantation shutters

non-mortised hinge

Shown using a
non-mortised hinge

Measuring & Installation Tutorial.


L-Mold

Used when shutters need to be "projected" away from the wall or window to allow louver clearance to avoid cranks, handles, mullions, etc.

Please see Standard Moldings for more information

l-mold


Shown using a
non-mortised hinge


T-Post

A T-Post is used to divide large windows into smaller window segments.

Also allows for projection of shutter to provide louver clearance.

Please see our Standard Moldings Page for more information.

t-post
shutter hardware


Bay Window

Used as a vertical mount post for typical bay window installation.
bay window shutters

Corner Post

Common mount strip for multiple openings that meet in a corner.
corner post

Shown using a
non-mortised hinge

Measuring & Installation Tutorial.

 

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