Shutter Installation Liverpool

Both internal and external shutters are available in a variety of traditional or modern styles and materials: fixed panel shutters, adjustable louvre shutters and half shutters, which cover the bottom section of window allowing the desired volume of light into the room. Shutter kits can be purchased with pre-cut, pre-drilled, pre-painted sections with instructions for easy assembly.

There are two methods of fitting shutters: fixing to the window frame with hinges; or fixing to a frame positioned around the window frame or in the window recess. The frame-fixing method is the easiest and is explained below.

• Before measuring up for the shutters, decide whether you want your shutters to be mounted around the outside of the window frame or in the window recess. Windows may not be completely square, so take each measurement several times and use the shorter measurement.
• Construct the mounting frame using the pieces provided with your shutters. Pieces of dowel can be used at the corners to hold the frame together.
• Position the frame into the window recess ensuring it slides back neatly against the window frame.
• Check that the frame is square using a spirit level . If needed pack wooden wedges or shims between the frame and the recess.

• Drill pilot holes into the window frame or wall, depending on how you want your shutters to fit. Generally, fixing points at the ends and middle of each section of the mounting frame will be sufficient but larger frames may require more fixing points.
• If your shutters have pre-fitted hinges, align the hinge sections and slot a hinge pin in place. Test that the shutters open and close smoothly, if they don't the frame packing may need adjusting.
• Lengths of thin moulding can be used to cover the fixing points on the frame. The moulding can also be used to conceal gaps between the frame and the recess.
• Magnetic catches can be fitted on the top and bottom of both the frame and the shutters to keep the shutters closed.