Replacing Shutters On Vinyl Siding

Shutters that are not screwed on with screw.

Replacing shutters on vinyl siding. Slip your fingers behind the shutter and gently pull the shutter away an inch or two from the facade. Louvered vinyl exterior shutters pair in 002 black actual 14 5 in. Builders edge decorative 15 in. 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.

Installing in vinyl siding. Compare 3 more. The holes drilled on the replacement shutter must be aligned to the holes already on the wall. Repeat this process for each shutter you ll be installing.

Vinyl siding expands and contracts with the weather. 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. Severe weather 2 pack 14 5 in w x 66 5 in h black raised panel vinyl exterior shutters.

X 54 75 in are designed with a deep wood grain texture for the appearance of wood shutters without the maintenance worries of wood. To avoid warping don t attach the shutters tightly. You ll need a masonry bit and masonry wall anchors or suitable spikes if provided with shutters. 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 a hammer to gently tap the fasteners to snug the shutter to the siding. Use the hacksaw to cut through the shutter lok. Snips also work well for cutting the loks in tight spots.

The corner edge is to be done first. For pricing and availability. The replacement shutter can now be attached to the wall. Durable copolymer construction features molded through color so there is no paint to ever scratch or flake.

Using the old screws that were originally taken out screw them back in place. Severe weather 2 pack 15 in w x 43 in h raised panel vinyl exterior shutters. Turn the chisel so the blade faces away from the house. Also drill the hole in the siding 1 4 inch larger than the fastener.

Doing this will hold the shutter in place during the replacement. Set the blade against the shutter. Measure the same distance upward from the bottom of your shutters and make a mark on your siding for the next screw.