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Below are all the measurements and details you need to know to figure out which mount and frame combination is best for your plantation shutters.  All backspace requirements given are EXACT, thus at least 1/4" additional clearance is highly recommended.

 

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Inside Mounts for Plantation Shutters:

Inside Mount - Direct Mount option for PolyCore Plantation Shutters

* Backspace Requirements:

For proper louver operation, if the plantation shutters are mounted flush with the wall, you need at least:

  • 2-13/16" of backspace for 4-1/2" louvers
  • 2-5/16" of backspace for 3-1/2" louvers
  • 1-13/16" of backspace for 2-1/2" louvers

If needed, shutters can be mounted out approximately 1/4" for extra louver clearance.

Inside Mount - Large Z Frame option for PolyCore Plantation Shutters

* Backspace Requirements:

For proper louver operation, you need at least:

  • 2-1/4" of backspace for 4-1/2" louvers
  • 1-3/4" of backspace for 3-1/2" louvers
  • 1-1/4" of backspace for 2-1/2" louvers

PolyCore's Large Z frame is a very nice, large decorative Z Frame.  A small surcharge applies for the Z Frames for PolyCore only.  Check our Pricing for Custom Made Plantation Shutters page for prices.

Inside Mount - Medium Z Frame option for PolyCore Plantation Shutters

* Backspace Requirements:

For proper louver operation, you need at least:

  • 2-1/4" of backspace for 4-1/2" louvers
  • 1-3/4" of backspace for 3-1/2" louvers
  • 1-1/4" of backspace for 2-1/2" louvers

PolyCore's Medium Z Frame is similar the to the Large Z Frame but with a slightly smaller facing.  A small surcharge applies for the Z Frames for PolyCore only.  Check our Pricing for Custom Made Plantation Shutters page for prices.

Inside Mount - Small Z Frame option for PolyCore Plantation Shutters

* Backspace Requirements:

For proper louver operation, you need at least:

  • 2-7/16" of backspace for 4-1/2" louvers
  • 1-15/16" of backspace for 3-1/2" louvers
  • 1-7/16" of backspace for 2-1/2" louvers

PolyCore's Small Z Frame is suggested for windows with widths and heights that vary no more than 1/4".  It is can be used in windows that are wrapped in drywall as well as trimmed in wood.  A small surcharge applies for the Z Frames for PolyCore only.  Check our Pricing for Custom Made Plantation Shutters page for prices.

Inside Mount - Malibu Z Frame option for PolyCore Plantation Shutters

* Backspace Requirements:

For proper louver operation, you need at least:

  • 2" of backspace for 4-1/2" louvers
  • 1-1/2" of backspace for 3-1/2" louvers
  • 1" of backspace for 2-1/2" louvers

PolyCore's Malibu Z Frame is a very popular choice.  A small surcharge applies for the Z Frames for PolyCore only.  Check our Pricing for Custom Made Plantation Shutters page for prices.

Inside Mount - L Frame option for PolyCore Plantation Shutters

* Backspace Requirements:

For proper louver operation, if the plantation shutters are mounted flush with the wall, you need at least:

  • 2-13/16" of backspace for 4-1/2" louvers
  • 2-5/16" of backspace for 3-1/2" louvers
  • 1-13/16" of backspace for 2-1/2" louvers

If needed, L Frame can be mounted out approximately 1-1/8" for extra louver clearance.

Inside Mount - Hanging Strip option for PolyCore Plantation Shutters

* Backspace Requirements:

For proper louver operation, if the plantation shutters are mounted flush with the wall, you need at least:

  • 2-13/16" of backspace for 4-1/2" louvers
  • 2-5/16" of backspace for 3-1/2" louvers
  • 1-13/16" of backspace for 2-1/2" louvers

If needed, Hanging Strips can be mounted out approximately 1-1/8" for extra louver clearance.

Outside Mounts for Plantation Shutters:

Outside Mount - L Frame option for PolyCore Plantation Shutters

* Backspace Requirements:

For proper louver operation you need at least:

  • 7/8" of backspace for 4-1/2" louvers
  • 3/8" of backspace for 3-1/2" louvers
  • 0" of backspace for 2-1/2" louvers.  These louvers come 1/8" short of mounting surface.

Extended T Frames are available for extra clearance if needed.  Please contact us with questions.

Outside Mount - T Frame option for PolyCore Plantation Shutters

* Backspace Requirements:

For proper louver operation you need at least:

  • 7/8" of backspace for 4-1/2" louvers
  • 3/8" of backspace for 3-1/2" louvers
  • 0" of backspace for 2-1/2" louvers.  These louvers come 1/8" short of mounting surface.

Extended T Frames are available for extra clearance if needed.  Please contact us with questions.

Outside Mount - Hanging Strip option for PolyCore Plantation Shutters

* Backspace Requirements:

For proper louver operation you need at least:

  • 1-7/16" of backspace for 4-1/2" louvers
  • 15/16" of backspace for 3-1/2" louvers
  • 7/16" of backspace for 2-1/2" louvers.

   

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