Tier-on-tier measuring guide
How to measure for
tier-on-tier shutters
Three measurements — width, height, and where you'd like the tier split. All you need is a tape measure and a few minutes. Don't worry about being precise, that's what our survey is for.
1
Measure the Recess Width
Measure the inside of your window opening from left to right, in millimetres for your width.
2
Measure the Recess Height
Measure from the top of the opening down to the window sill, in millimetres.
3
Measure the Tier Split Height
Measure from the window sill up to where you'd like the tier-on-tier split, in millimetres. This is usually at an existing window midrail or the sash height but generally it is wherever you want the top and bottom shutters to divide.
A few things worth knowing
- Use a metal tape measure if you have one — fabric ones tend to stretch and won't give you reliable numbers.
- Measure in millimetres. It's simpler than working with centimetres and decimals.
- The tier split is measured from the sill upward — not from the top down.
- Most people position the tier-on-tier point in line with a midrail or sash height in the window, but it's entirely up to you.
- These are guide measurements for your guide price, so there's no need to worry about being millimetre-perfect. We'll take care of the precise measurements at the survey.
- Have an older or slightly uneven window? Not a problem — just do your best and let us know when you send through your photos.
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