Adding Shutters To Aluminum Siding

To avoid warping don t attach the shutters tightly.

Adding shutters to aluminum siding.

After removing the shutter drill a hole at each mark. Place the shutter next to the window where you plan to install. Also drill the hole in the siding 1 4 inch larger than the fastener. Then proceed to one of the next two steps.

But the only way to fasten the shutters is to drill into the siding. Shutters are also a reflection of personal taste and complete the look of a home s exterior. You ll need a masonry bit and masonry wall anchors or suitable spikes if provided with shutters. Got to get creative on how to install shutters without drilling into.

Electric drill 1 4 drill bit hammer shutter fasteners a k a shutter spikes or shutter loks step. However when properly installed shutters can last for years with little maintenance. 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. 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.

Installing in vinyl siding. Mark the locations of the mounting holes on the building. The addition of shutters to a home can add curb appeal and style. So i don t really want to do that because if it doesn t work out then i have holes in my siding.

When improperly installed damage to the shutters and siding can result in overwhelming repair costs. 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.