How To Install Window Shutters On Vinyl Siding
Measure the thickness of the lap on the siding.
How to install window shutters on vinyl siding. Most vinyl siding is made to imitate wood lap siding so the lap of the siding is. Purchasing items though our links will n. Place the shutter next to the window where you plan to install. Measure the thickness of the shutter.
After removing the shutter drill a hole at each mark. Then proceed to one of the next two steps. You do want to be careful not to squish the siding because remember the siding is somewhat soft. Mark the locations of the mounting holes on the building.
Add these two measurements together then add 1 2 inch. Tap the shutter fastener gently with a hammer to snug the shutter against the siding. For wood vinyl or aluminum siding drill a 5 16 diameter hole through the siding. How to attach shutters to vinyl siding.
Once you determine where you would like the shutter to be placed use a pencil to mark the edge on the siding. We are an affiliate for amazon and ebay. Install your shutters have a helper hold a shutter up to the edge of your window. And most of the shutter companies will sell those as part of the shutter too so you certainly can do that.
And there are vinyl siding fasteners that are used in that situation so that you pierce the siding without causing a leak to happen. To remove shutters do not attempt to pull out the shutter spikes. Grasp the shutter fastener supporting shank and push it through the shutter hold and into the wall surface. Help support our channel by supporting yourself with suggested items below.