Measuring For Shutters in Baltimore

Interior shutters in Baltimore are almost always priced on a square foot basis, so if you need a measurement for a price estimate, simply measure your window length and width, to the closest eighth of an inch.

For Baltimore homeowners who are a bit more hands-on, we’ll teach you the best way to measure your windows to be fitted for indoor shutters.

How to Measure Square & Rectangular Windows for Shutters

Regular square windows sound like the easiest ones to measure – and they are, relative to other specialty windows. But you still have an entire process to follow to find your measurements. Here’s the process.

The Tools That You Need:

• Metal tape measure

• Pen and paper

To start, measure the width (horizontal). Measure across in three separate places: as close as you can to the exact center, close to the top, and near the bottom of the window. Record all three, rounding to the nearest eighth of an inch. After that, measure the height (the bottom-to-top) – take three measurements, one in the middle, and one close to the left and right edges of your window as shown in this illustration.

You want to measure in three places both ways because no window is an absolutely perfect square. And depending on what kind of mount your shutters will need, you might need to get either the smallest measurement (for an inside mount), or the absolute largest measurement (outside mount). Taking measurements in three places ensures that you’re covered for every options.

How to Measure Specialty Shaped Windows for Shutters

Non-rectangular windows are the windows that can present a challenge to measure. Just like there’s no perfect square window, there’s no such thing as a perfect semicircle or arch window – and that means that even if you get perfect measurements, you could still have issues. For the best results, get a professional measurement (which Sunburst can provide absolutely free). Other than that, here’s how to measure the most common non-rectangular windows for shutters.

Measuring Arch and Semicircle Windows

Measure the width on the window’s flat side. Measuring only the window opening, record to the closest eighth of an inch the width of the arch. For the length, find the window’s halfway point by dividing the width distance in two, then measure to the top of the window from that spot. Again, record to the nearest eighth of an inch.

How to Measure Elongated Arch Windows for Shutters

Elongated arch windows are kind of a combination of a rectangular window and a circular window, with a wide, flat bottom and vertical “legs,” but with rounded corners at the top and a higher arch. So attack it exactly as that: a rectangle and an arch on top of each other. Measure the width just like you would a normal arch, then measure the height of the legs (the straight vertical parts before the window curves). Last, find the window’s max length from the center, subtracting the height of the legs. Like always, write down all of these to the closest eighth of an inch.

How to Measure Octagon and Circular Windows

Full circle and octagon windows are some of the most difficult to get accurate measurements, because there are so many small features that can change the shutter dimensions your window may need. It’s usually best to leave these types of windows to professionals.

For these windows and for any others you’d rather not measure, or to save yourself a lot of stress, call Sunburst Shutters Baltimore. We’re more than happy to come measure your windows at no cost to you during your no-strings-attached window treatment consultation. Just call 301-321-7998 or fill out the contact form below to begin.