Shutters add a rich detail and character to your home while protecting your windows from damaging winds and rain.
Step 1: Measure for the new shutters. Determine how many pairs of shutters you will need, as well as the size of the shutters you will need for each window. Real, operable shutters are the same height as the window and half as wide, with the two shutters totaling the width of the window. Measure the width across the inside of the window casing. If the windows have a small, raised molding to support the window screen, measure just to the outside of the screen molding. In the same manner, measure the height of the window from the inside of the bottom of the casing to the inside of the top of the casing. Double-check to make sure all the windows are the same size. Often, upper windows are slightly smaller.
Measure the width to the outside of the screen molding, if applicable.
Be careful when setting up ladders to install the shutters. Make sure that the ladder is on solid, flat, even ground. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the safe use of ladders. If you think you need it, get help when installing shutters.
