Adding Shutters To Aluminum Siding

Mark the locations of the mounting holes on the building.

Adding shutters to aluminum siding.

For wood vinyl or aluminum siding drill a 5 16 diameter hole through the siding. You ll need a masonry bit and masonry wall anchors or suitable spikes if provided with shutters. Also drill the hole in the siding 1 4 inch larger than the fastener. Vinyl siding expands and contracts with the weather.

Got to get creative on how to install shutters without drilling into. The addition of shutters to a home can add curb appeal and style. When improperly installed damage to the shutters and siding can result in overwhelming repair costs. So i don t really want to do that because if it doesn t work out then i have holes in my siding.

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. That s a good question. But the only way to fasten the shutters is to drill into the siding. Installing in vinyl siding.

Place the shutter next to the window where you plan to install. 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. 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. Be careful not to drill into the wall. To avoid warping don t attach the shutters tightly. Electric drill 1 4 drill bit hammer shutter fasteners a k a shutter spikes or shutter loks step.