Step 1: Measure the window opening

Measuring the window opening.
Photo: Kolin Smith
«»
Measure horizontally between the window jambs in three places: top, middle, and bottom. Measure in three places vertically as well.

Take the smallest of both sets of measurements and send them to the shutter company for custom shutters.

Tip: Use a folding rule with a sliding extension, rather than a tape measure, to get the most accurate inside measurements.
Next

Related Content

Ask TOH users about Windows
Discuss

Contribute to This Story Below

Add Comment

    More in House Exterior

    Tools List

    Close
    • drill
      Drill/driver with 1/8-inch drill bit and Phillips-head driver bit
    • combination square
      Combination square
    • folding ruler
      Folding rule
    • Phillips screwdriver
      Phillips-head screwdriver
    • self-centering bit
      Self-centering bit,
      also known as a Vix bit
    • square-head bit
      Square-head screwdriver bit,
      for fastening hanging strips to window jamb

    Shopping List

    Close
    1. SHUTTERS

    in most cases, must be custom-ordered. Measure each window separately.



    2. SHIMS

    used to center and hold the shutters in the window opening while marking the hinge locations.