Measure the thickness of the lap on the siding.
How to install window shutters on vinyl siding.
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Tap the shutter fastener gently with a hammer to snug the shutter against the siding.
To remove shutters do not attempt to pull out the shutter spikes.
Then proceed to one of the next two steps.
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.
Once you determine where you would like the shutter to be placed use a pencil to mark the edge on the siding.
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.
Grasp the shutter fastener supporting shank and push it through the shutter hold and into the wall surface.
Add these two measurements together then add 1 2 inch.
Measure the thickness of the shutter.
Place the shutter next to the window where you plan to install.
Install your shutters have a helper hold a shutter up to the edge of your window.
How to attach shutters to vinyl siding.
Do not over tighten or this will cause the shutter to dimple.
You do want to be careful not to squish the siding because remember the siding is somewhat soft.
Be careful not to drill into the wall.
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