Adding Shutters To Aluminum Siding

Using metal screws with painted heads is an alternate method to install exterior shutters on all types of siding stucco and masonry.

Adding shutters to aluminum siding.

Got to get creative on how to install shutters without drilling into. After removing the shutter drill a hole at each mark. For wood vinyl or aluminum siding drill a 5 16 diameter hole through the 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.

Vinyl siding expands and contracts with the weather. Shutters are also a reflection of personal taste and complete the look of a home s exterior. Then proceed to one of the next two steps. So i don t really want to do that because if it doesn t work out then i have holes in my siding.

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. However when properly installed shutters can last for years with little maintenance. You ll need a masonry bit and masonry wall anchors or suitable spikes if provided with shutters.

Mark the locations of the mounting holes on the building. Electric drill 1 4 drill bit hammer shutter fasteners a k a shutter spikes or shutter loks step. When improperly installed damage to the shutters and siding can result in overwhelming repair costs. Get a hole in your siding yeah.

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. Also drill the hole in the siding 1 4 inch larger than the fastener. The addition of shutters to a home can add curb appeal and style. Be careful not to drill into the wall.