Q: I would like to attach interior shutters inside the window opening. What is the depth that is required?
A: That all depends on what style shutter you want and how large or small the louvers are.
Here are a few common louver sizes and clearance needed for each:
Traditional shutters with 1-1/4" louvers require at least 1-3/16" window jamb depth with no obstructions from the front of the window frame back to the window itself.
Plantation shutters with 3" louvers require at least 2-1/8" window jamb depth with no obstructions from front of the window frame back to the winow itself.
If you have window frames that are not square/plumb or you have window cranks that will interfere with closing the panels properly towards the window, it would be best to do an outside mount. This will require using hang strips since you will not be able to mount the hinged panels directly to the inside of the window jamb.
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I have a question. I bought plantation shutters but did not allow for the depth of the slats. What can I do to get them to fit? Are there extender pieces I can get? Or do you have other ideas? I can't return the shutters and hate to have wasted the money.
Caroline-
There are many people that love Plantation shutters that aren't able to mount them directly to the inside of the window frame/jamb.
Basically, all you'll need to do is build a frame just outside the perimeter of your window using what are called "frame strips".
You may do this whether you have trim around your window or not.
Once you've installed the frame strips around the outside of the window you may now attach the hinged panels to the frame strips.
Viola! You now have amazing looking Plantation shutters. :-)
If you want to research more info about this situation you may want to visit www.allaboutshutters.com.
That site is strictly informative about all sorts of window covering tips, guides, instructions, etc.
Best of luck to you!
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