Adding Shutters Over Vinyl Siding. 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. Shutters are also a reflection of personal taste and complete the look of a home s exterior. Leave a 1 4 inch gap between vinyl shutters or composite exterior shutters and the window trim to allow room for expansion and contraction in different temperatures.
Electric drill 1 4 drill bit hammer shutter fasteners a k a shutter spikes or shutter loks step. Also drill the hole in the siding 1 4 inch larger than the fastener.
Spikes are designed to secure shutters to masonry brick stucco hardboard or other.
However when properly installed shutters can last for years with little maintenance. And most of the shutter companies will sell those as part of the shutter too so you certainly can do that. When improperly installed damage to the shutters and siding can result in overwhelming repair costs. When your house has vinyl siding there are steps you will need to follow to properly install your shutters.
