Adding Shutters To Aluminum Siding

Installing in vinyl siding.

Adding shutters to aluminum siding.

Got to get creative on how to install shutters without drilling into. When improperly installed damage to the shutters and siding can result in overwhelming repair costs. However when properly installed shutters can last for years with little maintenance. 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. But the only way to fasten the shutters is to drill into the siding. To avoid warping don t attach the shutters tightly.

The addition of shutters to a home can add curb appeal and style. Mark the locations of the mounting holes on the building. Vinyl siding expands and contracts with the weather. 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.

Get a hole in your siding yeah. Then proceed to one of the next two steps. That s a good question. Also drill the hole in the siding 1 4 inch larger than the fastener.

Be careful not to drill into the wall. For wood vinyl or aluminum siding drill a 5 16 diameter hole through the 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. You ll need a masonry bit and masonry wall anchors or suitable spikes if provided with shutters.