Board and batten shutters on vinyl siding.
How to put shutters on vinyl siding.
Push shutter locks through the holes in the shutter and into the hole in the wall surface.
But do you know how expensive it is to put new quality vinyl siding on an entire house.
Stationary shutters are an easy way to boost curb appeal.
You should then be able to screw your shutter into your siding with no problem.
Spacers should be pre cut to the lap measurement and pre drilled with the same size hole as the shutter.
And most of the shutter companies will sell those as part of the shutter too so you certainly can do that.
Turn the shutter over.
The previous homeowners only installed vinyl siding on the back addition and not on the main part of the house.
And there are vinyl siding fasteners that are used in that situation so that you pierce the siding without causing a leak to happen.
Use silicone caulk to hold them in place.
Overtightening fasteners during shutter installation can create warping or dimples on the surface of vinyl.
Place the decorative vinyl shutter face up on a flat work surface.
Mark and drill holes on the shutter and mark the position on your siding.
Be sure to leave space between the edge of the shutter and the window edge so your shutters can expand and contract as temperatures rise and fall.
You do want to be careful not to squish the siding because remember the siding is somewhat soft.
For shutters with hollow backs add the thickness of the shutter to the lap measurement for the length of the spacers.
To install shutters on vinyl siding you will need to measure your windows and buy the desired shutters.
2 measure up 2 from the bottom of the shutter and center on each side stile.
2 measure down 2 from the top of the shutter and center on each side stile.
Use a hammer to gently tap the fasteners to snug the shutter to the siding.
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Shutters first then apply shutter to shield their knowhow 3m exterior command hook under the starter strip it in place them near the different styles of the vinyl and latch.
Hold the shutter next to the window in the spot that looks best and push a pencil through the holes to mark where to position your screws.
Use the pencil marks on your house as a guide for drilling pilot holes for your screws.
Once you determine where you would like the shutter to be placed use a pencil to mark the edge on the siding.
So we have this odd combination of wood siding in front and vinyl siding in the back that s not super appealing.
Reposition the shutter.
Then use a drill to secure the shutter to your house with screws.
Mark six 6 spots on each shutter see drawing below.
