Used for inside mounting part of the z frame sits inside the window while the other part creates a lip around the window.
Outside mount z frame plantation shutters.
Your style of window.
An outside mounted shutter is when the shutter is affixed to the outside face of your window architrave.
The z frame has a built in light stop to minimize light gaps between the plantation shutter panels and the z frame.
This mount style has built in molding that will give your window a finished look.
Once the appropriate louver and frame has been chosen record these items on the order form.
An o utside mount on plantation shutters is used about 85 of the time in our experience.
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.
When to use outside mount plantation shutters.
And there are many reasons for this.
If you have a tilt in window for cleaning an inside mount hampers the window sash from tilting as it hits the frame.
An inside mounted shutter is when the shutter fits just inside your window recess.
A decorative frame that is used to cover existing trim.
1 2 extensions may be added to add up to 1 more depth when more clearance is required.
Use the casing sill as an alternative to the l frame in both inside and outside mount applications.
What is an outside mount face fit plantation shutter.
Inside mount shutters are measured to fit within a recessed window opening.
An inside mount can use an l frame or z frame and will work with most types of architraves.
The depth of your window casing.
This is sometimes called an l frame.
Used for mounting shutters on french doors.
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.
Outside mount on top of existing trim l frame left inside mount inside existing trim l frame right.
If you do not have decorative molding around your window we recommend that you choose an outside mount.
With an inside mount shutters will attach directly to the window frame with hinges or to a small wooden shutter frame.
Casing frame outside mount.
It is installed directly into the wall and is outside mount only.
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.
If your window is set back from the wall enough to accommodate the shutter frame you can consider an inside mount.
The frame options for inside mounts include l frame z frame trim frame or unframed.
