Outside Mount Z Frame Plantation Shutters

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Outside mount z frame plantation shutters.

If you have a tilt in window for cleaning an inside mount hampers the window sash from tilting as it hits the frame. The z frame has a built in light stop to minimize light gaps between the plantation shutter panels and the z frame. Inside mount shutters are measured to fit within a recessed window opening. Used for mounting shutters on french doors.

With an inside mount shutters will attach directly to the window frame with hinges or to a small wooden shutter frame. This is a good choice for windows that are out of square since the z frame is intentionally made for inside mount and made a little smaller than the window thus allowing for adjustments. Shutters may lie very close to the window or extend further away. A decorative frame that is used to cover existing trim.

An inside mount can use an l frame or z frame and will work with most types of architraves. This mount style has built in molding that will give your window a finished look. Outside mount on top of existing trim l frame left inside mount inside existing trim l frame right. Check the window for squareness by measuring the diagonal points of the window or by using a panel and placing it against all four corners.

If you do not have decorative molding around your window we recommend that you choose an outside mount. Casing frame outside mount. It is installed directly into the wall and is outside mount only. Use the casing sill as an alternative to the l frame in both inside and outside mount applications.

Your style of window. When to use outside mount plantation shutters. Can also be used for outside mounts directly on top of trim or beside the trim on the wall. Once the appropriate louver and frame has been chosen record these items on the order form.

This is sometimes called an l frame. The depth of your window casing. Used for inside mounting part of the z frame sits inside the window while the other part creates a lip around the window. 1 2 extensions may be added to add up to 1 more depth when more clearance is required.

And there are many reasons for this. An o utside mount on plantation shutters is used about 85 of the time in our experience. An outside mounted shutter is when the shutter is affixed to the outside face of your window architrave. If your window is set back from the wall enough to accommodate the shutter frame you can consider an inside mount.

Not to be confused with interior vs exterior shutters we are referring only to interior shutters for inside mount and interior shutters for outside mount.