Adding Shutters To Aluminum Siding

Electric drill 1 4 drill bit hammer shutter fasteners a k a shutter spikes or shutter loks step.

Adding shutters to aluminum siding.

Place the shutter next to the window where you plan to install. But the only way to fasten the shutters is to drill into the siding. Vinyl siding expands and contracts with the weather. Installing in vinyl siding.

Using metal screws with painted heads is an alternate method to install exterior shutters on all types of siding stucco and masonry. For wood vinyl or aluminum siding drill a 5 16 diameter hole through the siding. Also drill the hole in the siding 1 4 inch larger than the fastener. When improperly installed damage to the shutters and siding can result in overwhelming repair costs.

Be careful not to drill into the wall. Get a hole in your siding yeah. So i don t really want to do that because if it doesn t work out then i have holes in my siding. 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.

That s a good question. Shutters are also a reflection of personal taste and complete the look of a home s exterior. However when properly installed shutters can last for years with little maintenance. The addition of shutters to a home can add curb appeal and style.

You ll need a masonry bit and masonry wall anchors or suitable spikes if provided with shutters. Then proceed to one of the next two steps. Got to get creative on how to install shutters without drilling into. Mark the locations of the mounting holes on the building.