Things You'll Need:
- Measuring tape
- Drill
- 2' Level
- Screw driver
- Shims
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Step 1
Determine the size of shutter you will need. By single panel I mean that you will have one shutter panel hinged on each side of the window. You can also get double panels that are hinged on each side and then again to themselves. This creates four panels. For the width of single panel shutters measure the distance between the two sides and divide by two and subtract 1/4". This will give you two panels that, when added together are 1/2" narrower than space between the sides.
The height should be the same or slightly higher ( no more than 1 inch) than the distance from the sill to the bottom of the top piece of casing. Get two hinges for each side. These can be 2" to 2-1/2" hinges. -
Step 2
Install the hinges on the edge of each panel about 3" from the top and bottom. Place a 1/4" shim on the sill and set the panel on the shim. You don't want the panel to sit right on the sill because it will be hard to operate. Have a helper hold the panel perpendicular to the window on the shim. Put one screw in the top hinge to the inside (3/4") of the casing with the barrel of the hinge facing towards the inside. Put one screw in the bottom hinge in the same way. Check that the shutter operates freely.
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Step 3
Install the other panel the same way as the first. Check that they are parallel to the sill and with each other in the center. There should be about a 1/4" between them in the center.
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Step 4
If you want one you can install a hasp that locks the two panels to each other in the center. the hasp will mount to the inside of the panels roughly half way up.
