Adding Shutters To Aluminum Siding

However when properly installed shutters can last for years with little maintenance.

Adding shutters to aluminum siding.

Use a drill with a multi purpose 11 64 inch bit to pre drill holes through the shutter for the screws at each reference mark. That s a good question. For wood vinyl or aluminum siding drill a 5 16 diameter hole through the siding. Be careful not to drill into the wall.

Then proceed to one of the next two steps. You ll need a masonry bit and masonry wall anchors or suitable spikes if provided with shutters. But the only way to fasten the shutters is to drill into the siding. Place the shutter next to the window where you plan to install.

Using metal screws with painted heads is an alternate method to install exterior shutters on all types of siding stucco and masonry. When improperly installed damage to the shutters and siding can result in overwhelming repair costs. Mark the locations of the mounting holes on the building. Shutters are also a reflection of personal taste and complete the look of a home s exterior.

Electric drill 1 4 drill bit hammer shutter fasteners a k a shutter spikes or shutter loks step. The addition of shutters to a home can add curb appeal and style. To avoid warping don t attach the shutters tightly. Also drill the hole in the siding 1 4 inch larger than the fastener.

Follow these instructions for installing exterior vinyl shutters on any siding surface including wood brick aluminum vinyl hardboard stucco or masonry using vinyl shutter fasteners. So i don t really want to do that because if it doesn t work out then i have holes in my siding. After removing the shutter drill a hole at each mark. Vinyl siding expands and contracts with the weather.