What Is A Shutter Frame?
Shutter frames are essentially the brackets that attach to your window opening. This is what your shutter panels hinge on. The frame creates a border around the reveal of the window recess.
Capture offers four types of frames; one for face fit and three for reveal fit:
- Face fit L-Frame
- Reveal fit Z-Frame
- Reveal fit L-Frame
- Reveal fit U- Channel
Reveal Fit shutters sit within the recess of the window and are usually fitted in line with the wall. Face fit shutters are fitted onto the architrave (window frame), on the outside of the window. Both mounting options look great! However, some people prefer to reveal mounting because the shutters won't project into the room.
L and Z frames can be selected with No bottom in the app. This is ideal when there is an obstruction at the bottom of the window such as window winders and decorative window sills.
Reveal Fit Z Frame
A Z-frame, as its name suggests, is in the shape of the letter 'Z'. A Z-frame can only be used
in a reveal. Part of the Z sits reveal the window, while the other part creates a lip around the
window. This ensures a clean frame around your window, preventing most light bleeds. These
are recommended for out-of-square windows.
Reveal Fit L Frame
A reveal-fit L-frame will mount to the reveal of the window recess, flush in line with the
window sill.
Reveal Fit U- Channel
Fixed to the top and bottom of your window reveal, void, or opening. The shutter panels will sit reveal the U-channels. Often used in voids, wall cut-outs, and highlight windows. Useful as there is no frame. The panels are fixed in place, however the blades will still operate via the Easy Tilt system.
Face Fit L-Frame
A face fit L-frame mounted to the outside or architrave of your window. If the window does not have the required clearance for a reveal fit, an outside L-frame is a great alternative. If you are face fitting, your shutters will protrude from the wall or architrave.
