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Measure and
Installation

Things to Remember

Step 1 : Determine Type of Mount and Frame

Mount
Type

Frame Type

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Inside

Hang Strips

• Windows with frame depth at least 2 1/2” deep
• Wood, plaster, or drywall jambs
• Windows with sill and/or molding
• Windows without large cranks and/or handles
• “Square” Windows

• Easiest Installation
• Pre-drilled screw holes
• Comes as two sided frame
with light blocks
• Does not protrude beyond
window frame

N/A

Z-Frame

• Windows with frame depth at least 2 1/2” deep
• Wood, plaster, or drywall jambs
• Windows with a sill (recommend 2 or 3 sided frame)
• Windows with large cranks and/or handles
• Windows no more than 1/4" out of square

• No pre-drilled screw holes
• Some finish work may be
required
• Frame protrudes slightly
outside the window frame

N/A

L-Frame

• Drywall jambs only
• Windows with a sill (recommend 2 or 3 sided frame)
• Windows with or without molding (can mount on top of
molding, but recommend outside of molding - see diagram
on pg. 3)
• Windows with large cranks and/or handles

• Some finish work may be
required

1 5/8” on all
four sides

Deco Frame

• Wood, plaster, or drywall jambs
• Windows with a sill (recommend 2 or 3 sided frame)
• Windows with or without molding (can mount on top of
molding but recommend outside mount L-Frame)
• Windows that are not square

• Easiest Installation
• More finished look
• Pre-drilled screw holes
• Light blocks provided

2 1/4” on all
four sides

Step 2: Where to Measure (Inside and Outside Mount)

Step 3: Number of Panels

Depending on your window width, you have your choice of the number of panels for your shutters. Panels will be the same width
(example: a 40” two panel shutter will have two 20” panels) for each configuration. For our most popular styles, see illustrations
below; for a complete listing of all styles, go to page 5 of this guide.