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Outdoor Shutters

It's of course very important that you measure precisely the space into which your Fit-Yourself Shutter is going to be secured.

1. Our shutters generally have a shutter panel attached (hinged) to a frame.
2. The panel consists of louvres which swivel open and closed.
3. There are stiles which run vertically on the sides and rails which run horizontally along the top and bottom of the shutter.
4. Panels with a height greater than 1800mm will include a divider rail.
5. This adds strength to the construction and added support to each shutter panel.
6. It also allows you to open the top louvres while keeping the bottom ones closed.
7. See the diagram for a clearer understanding of the component parts.

Single Panel Shutter

Two Panel Shutter

Naturally, an inside-mounted shutter sits within your window frame. Many regard it as the sleeker and more modern way to install one's shutters, providing you have sufficient depth. There are three inside-mount frame options possible:

If installation occurs in a window opening without a protruding sill, the inside-mounted Z-Frame will extend around 28mm onto the face of the wall - See Illustration 2. However, if the sill is protruding, the base of your shutter frame will end at the top of the sill - See Illustration 1.

The decorative trim face of the Z-Frame will cover most of the apparent inconsistencies or any light gaps created due to the window frame not being precisely 'square' and will hide deviations of up to 5mm on either side of the frame

Illustration 1

Illustration 2

Illustration 1

Illustration 2

You'll need to measure the width of each window opening in three places: the top, middle and bottom, as shown in Illustrations A and B.

1. Take the smallest of the three measurements and write it down on a piece of paper.
2. This width size is the size you will need to order, without making any deductions to it.
3. Our factory will make a minor deduction to each accurate size you give us to allow for easy installation.

Measure each window's height in three places: across the top, middle and bottom, as shown in Illustrations A and B. Then, take the smallest measurement and use this as the size you place on your order to us. Our factory will make a minor deduction to this height measurement to allow for easy installation of you new shutter.

Our factory will make any necessary adjustments needed to enable easy self-fitting of your blind. Do not make any adjustments to your measurements. Just send us the precise dimensions you measured carefully.

If your shutter height is greater than 1800mm it will automatically include a centred divider rail.

Our Fit-Yourself Shutters are very easy to install but it's essential that the measurement of the window space into which they need to fit, to be very precise. You MUST use a steel measuring tape and measure each and every window, regardless of whether or not they appear identical. In most cases, they won't be.

Our Outside Mounted Fit-Yourself shutter will come to you without and deductions to the sizes you specified on your order to us. When ordering your Outside Mounted shutter, ensure that you specify the 'finished sizes', including the frame.

When determining the finished width of your Fit-Yourself Shutter, make sure you measure the OUTSIDE edge of the architrave ( as shown in the diagram above).

When measuring a window with no sill, please ensure that you measure the edge of the architrave using a steel measure. Measure from the top of the sill to the very top edge of the architrave ( as shown in the diagram above).

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Placing an Order

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Operating the blades

• Clearview: Use both hands to operate the blades/louvres (open andclose). The clearview strip is not to be used to operate the blades/louvres.
• Centre Tiltrod: Use the Tiltrod Bar to operate the blades/louvres (open and close)

Operating the panels

• For By-Pass/Sliding Shutters: Ensure all blades/louvres are closed before operating sliding panels to avoid blades from hitting each other (clash of blades on front & back panels)
• For Bi-Fold Shutters: Ensure all blades/louvres are closed before operating bi-fold panels to avoid blades from hitting each other when stacking the panels (clash of blades on joint panels).

Care for the Shutters

• Blades/Louvres should be opened and closed regularly.
• All panels on Bi-fold shutters should be stacked regularly.
• All panels on Sliding shutters should be slided regularly.
• Shutters should be cleaned regularly to prevent build up of dirts and dusts.
  • Use the vacuum with a soft brush attachment to lightly vacuum the blades/louvres. Microfibre or static cling duster can also be used as an alternative
  • Tilt down all the blades/louvres and vacuum/clean in a downward stroke.
  • Do not push too hard against the blades/louvres to avoid scratching the blades/louvres.
  • Do one side first before vacuuming/cleaning the other side.
  • Use a soft damp cloth to remove any stubborn dusts/dirts.
  • For Timber Shutters, use dry soft cloth or microfibre or static cling duster only
  • Vacuum or sweep away dirts/dusts that may have fallen to the floor or tracks
  • It is important not to use cleaning solutions or abrasive cleaners on shutters that may damage the shutter surfaces

External Aluminium Shutters should be hosed down regularly and washed with a very mild detergent to remove contaminants from airborne dirt and salt in coastal areas. Please ensure to rinse off thoroughly and remove any excess waters with a cloth.

Please use the following table as a guideline to clean your external Aluminium Shutters:

• Each shutter also gives you the choice of two shutter-blade sizes: 63mm and 89mm
• All our shutters are high-tech powder coated, which is far more attractive and knock-resistant than traditional paint.
• The shutters have a 'soft-look' which is a function of the use of the smooth-edged aluminium and the smooth powder-coating.