Shutter Types
Interior shutters can include plantation-style panels mounted within or around a window opening, while exterior shutters may be decorative or designed to operate on hinges. The installation method depends on whether the shutter attaches to a window jamb, wall, siding or masonry surface.
Blinds and shades belong under Window Treatment Installation, and window replacement has its own service. This service stays focused on shutter panels, frames and their mounting hardware.
Measuring and Fit
Accurate width, height and opening-square measurements are important before shutters are ordered or installed. Interior framed shutters need enough clearance to open without rubbing trim or window handles, while exterior panels should align with the window proportions.
Replacement projects should note whether the new shutters reuse existing holes or hardware. Old mounting locations may not match the new product and can require patching or new fastener positions.
Interior Shutter Installation
Interior shutters can mount inside the opening or to the surrounding trim using a frame or hinge system. The shutter frame should be set square so the panels close evenly and louvers move without contacting the jamb.
Window depth, casing and handles can affect the mounting choice. If the opening is noticeably out of square, small installation adjustments may be possible, but the product still needs to fit within its designed tolerance.
Exterior Shutter Mounting
Exterior shutters attach through siding, trim or masonry depending on the house. Decorative fixed shutters and functional hinged shutters use different hardware, and the supporting surface needs to hold the product securely in wind and weather.
Where masonry drilling, siding repair or custom blocking is needed, those conditions should be identified before installation. Do not assume that every decorative fastener is suitable for a functional shutter.
Replacement and Existing Hardware
Older hinges, holdbacks or fasteners may be reusable if they are sound and compatible with the new panels. Corroded or mismatched hardware may be better replaced so the shutters align correctly and move as intended.
Removal of old shutters can reveal faded siding, holes or trim damage. Patching and repainting those areas should be scoped separately rather than implied as part of every replacement.
FAQ
Are interior and exterior shutters both included?
Yes, but their mounting methods are different.
Can old holes be reused?
Only if they align with the new hardware and remain sound.
Does this service include blinds or shades?
No. Those use Window Treatment Installation.