Typically the blades are grouped in approximately 8 operable blades per set e.g. there may be up to 3 sets of blades in a 2100 high door, which can open independent of each other set. This is a great advantage for maintaining privacy yet still allowing selective airflow. The grouping is determined at the factory and there is a charge added for more than one grouping per panel.
Maximum width of standard shutter frame is 800mm to 1000mm refer to panel sizing. Our SHUTTERGARD Aluminium Shutter design is able to span wider distances and is subject to load test requirements per project.
Architrave or Z molding is offered as an attractive enhancement to ‘frame your opening and accommodate any discrepancies in the building beyond the control of the installation design.
Standard frame stiles are 50mm, (60mm and 90mm Timber) wide. These stiles can accommodate optional locks to secure each set of panels for security areas or exterior doors.
Door Hardware may interfere with a Shutter Panel mounted directly adjacent to the French door. The solution may be to manufacture a Custom Shutter, which is decoratively blanked at the Door handle location so that the blades are operable when the two panels align in the closed position. Or the simplest way is to add a timber molding which may give you the clearance you need.
Consider the layout of your existing or planned Shutter installation so that the Shutters do not interfere with the sliding doors operation. It may be that the Shutters will be mounted on sliding tracks adjacent to the existing doors. How will both sets operate? They may require a plant on molding to the frame of the opening to gain clearance or need to be removable if it is a compact apartment. Consider an offset of the new track installation so that fingers or blades in the open position do not foul when sliding a panel. A good solution is to look at a Bi fold system, which will provide all options in one. The ceiling to which you will affix must be level and structural to carry a top hung system.
Measure the depth of the reveal or window casement and note if there is a window winder or crank handle, which may interfere with the operation of the shutter blades. The crank may be able to be repositioned upwards to minimize its projection or obstruction.
Most of these installations require templates and exact measuring, as they are usually custom fitted to each opening.
Usually a Bay window consists of 3 to 5 windows within an opening accented 135 Degrees or so. If Shutter Panels are to be installed into Bay window, mullions may be required at the change of direction shaped to a splay to receive each of the opposing panels especially so if the panels are to be traditionally hinged. Pivot hinges top and bottom mounted may be a solution to obviating the need for mullions.