Adding Shutters To Aluminum 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.

Adding shutters to aluminum siding.

Mark the locations of the mounting holes on the building. Place the shutter next to the window where you plan to install. You ll need a masonry bit and masonry wall anchors or suitable spikes if provided with shutters. To avoid warping don t attach the shutters tightly.

For wood vinyl or aluminum siding drill a 5 16 diameter hole through the siding. Then proceed to one of the next two steps. However when properly installed shutters can last for years with little maintenance. When improperly installed damage to the shutters and siding can result in overwhelming repair costs.

Also drill the hole in the siding 1 4 inch larger than the fastener. Get a hole in your siding yeah. The addition of shutters to a home can add curb appeal and style. But the only way to fasten the shutters is to drill into the siding.

Electric drill 1 4 drill bit hammer shutter fasteners a k a shutter spikes or shutter loks step. That s a good question. Using metal screws with painted heads is an alternate method to install exterior shutters on all types of siding stucco and masonry. After removing the shutter drill a hole at each mark.

Got to get creative on how to install shutters without drilling into. Be careful not to drill into the wall. Shutters are also a reflection of personal taste and complete the look of a home s exterior. Vinyl siding expands and contracts with the weather.