Measuring For Shutters in Bakersfield

Interior shutters in Bakersfield are often sold on a square foot basis, so if you need a measurement for a price quote, just measure your window height and width, to the nearest eighth of an inch.

For Bakersfield residents who are a little handier around the house, Sunburst Shutters Bakersfield will show you the simplest way to measure your windows to be fitted for interior shutters.

Measuring Rectangular and Square Windows for Shutters

Normal rectangular windows look like the easiest ones to measure – and that’s because they are, relative to other window shapes. But you still have an entire process to follow to find your measurements. Here’s what to do.

What You’ll Need:

• Metal tape measure

• Paper and pen

Starting off, measure the width (the horizontal distance). Measure across in three different spots: in the center, near the top, and close to the bottom of the window. Record all three, to the closest eighth of an inch. Then, do the same for the height (the bottom-to-top) – measure three times, one in the center, and one near the left and right edges of your window as seen in the diagram below.

Measuring in three spots for each dimensions is important because no window is a perfect square. And depending on what kind of mount your shutters will need, you might need to get either the absolute smallest measurement (inside mount), or the largest measurement (for an outside mount). Recording measurements in three spots helps make sure you’re covered for every options.

How to Measure Specialty Shaped Windows for Shutters

Non-rectangular windows are where measuring can become extremely tricky. Just as there’s no such thing as a perfectly square window, there’s also never a perfect octagon, circle, or arched window – which means it’s not as simple as getting a width and height. To really get the best results, get measurements taken by a professional (which our team can provide absolutely free). Other than that, these are the steps to measure the most common non-rectangular windows for shutters.

How to Measure Arched Windows and Round Windows

Measure the width of the window at the flat side. Only measuring around the window opening, mark down to the nearest eighth of an inch the width of the arch. To find the length, find the window’s midpoint by dividing the width measurement in half, then measure to the top of the window from that spot. Again, write it down to the nearest eighth of an inch.

Measuring Elongated Arch Windows

Elongated arch windows look like a cross between a square window and a circular window, with a flat, wide bottom and straight “legs,” but with rounded corners at the top and a higher arch. So imagine it like that: an arch and a rectangle on top of each other. Measure the width just like you would any other arched window, then measure the height of the legs (the straight vertical parts before the window curves into an arch). Next, find the window’s max length from the center, subtracting the height of the legs. Like always, write down all of these to the nearest eighth of an inch.

How to Measure Octagon and Circular Windows

Full circle and octagon windows are some of the trickiest to measure accurately, since there can be a ton of tiny features that can alter the dimensions of the shutters your window may need. It’s usually best to leave these windows to a professional.

For tricky windows and other windows you don’t want to do yourself, or to save yourself a lot of stress, call Sunburst Shutters Bakersfield. We’d be glad to come measure your windows for free during your complimentary window treatment consultation. Simply call 661-449-1092 or complete the contact form below to get started.