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