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Board & Batten Exterior Shutter Measuring Instructions

Use the following guidelines to determine panel sizes for your windows.

Width: Shutter width depends on the space available around a window, as well as desired appearance. For an appearance of functioning shutters, shutter width should be about half the width of the window (not including the frame), although not required for non-functional vinyl exterior shutters.

Height: Measure the height of each window or door (sash) and order the shutters in the same heights (do not include the frame of the window or door in your measurements).

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Guidelines: For the appearance of functioning shutters, panel widths should be about half the width of the window. However, non-functional vinyl exterior shutters will never be closed over windows and are installed only as accents to improve the appearance of the home or building. Large or bay windows are often too wide to use panels that appear to be functional, so often a smaller panel is appropriate.

Window Width	Closed Weave Shutter Width	Open Weave Shutter Width
18" or smaller	6.875"	7.625"
19" - 25"	10.25"	12"
26" - 33"	13.875"	16"
34" - 41"	17.25 "	20"
42" +	20.75" - 23.875" - 27.25"	24.375 - 28.625" - 33""

Note: Shutter spikes are not available for Board and Batten shutters. Shutter spikes are not long enough to extend through both the horizontal and vertical boards.

See also:

Specification and Measuring Guide (PDF)

Board and Batten Specifications

Pictures of Board and Batten Shutters

Installation Instructions for Board and Batten Exterior Shutters

Maintenance for Vinyl Exterior Shutters

Functional Outside Wooden Shutter Panels - ShutterLand Wood Exterior Shutters

All About Wood and Vinyl Exterior Shutters