Replacing Shutters On Vinyl Siding

Also drill the hole in the siding 1 4 inch larger than the fastener.

Replacing shutters on vinyl siding.

Vinyl siding expands and contracts with the weather. Severe weather 2 pack 14 5 in w x 66 5 in h black raised panel vinyl exterior shutters. You ll need a masonry bit and masonry wall anchors or suitable spikes if provided with shutters. The corner edge is to be done first.

Shutters that are not screwed on with screw. The holes drilled on the replacement shutter must be aligned to the holes already on the wall. Builders edge decorative 15 in. Slip your fingers behind the shutter and gently pull the shutter away an inch or two from the facade.

Use a hammer to gently tap the fasteners to snug the shutter to the siding. How to remove and re install shutters that were installed with shutters panel peg loks. Move diagonally to the other side by the rear end. Doing this will hold the shutter in place during the replacement.

Turn the chisel so the blade faces away from the house. Pull the shutter away from the siding just enough to allow you to slide a small chisel into the opening. Overtightening fasteners during shutter installation can create warping or dimples on the surface of vinyl shutters. Use the hacksaw to cut through the shutter lok.

Builders edge decorative 15 in. Repeat for other shutters. Compare 3 more. If a set of snips or a hacksaw isn t available slide the chisel behind the shutter so the tip of the chisel rests on the plastic nail.

Snips also work well for cutting the loks in tight spots. X 54 75 in are designed with a deep wood grain texture for the appearance of wood shutters without the maintenance worries of wood. Durable copolymer construction features molded through color so there is no paint to ever scratch or flake. Use a level to ensure that you are hanging shutters at an even height on either side of each window.

Severe weather 2 pack 15 in w x 43 in h raised panel vinyl exterior shutters. Using the old screws that were originally taken out screw them back in place. Measure the same distance upward from the bottom of your shutters and make a mark on your siding for the next screw. Installing in vinyl siding.

The replacement shutter can now be attached to the wall. To avoid warping don t attach the shutters tightly. Repeat this process for each shutter you ll be installing.