2 measure down 2 from the top of the shutter and center on each side stile.
How to replace vinyl shutters on vinyl siding.
Once you determine where you would like the shutter to be placed use a pencil to mark the edge on the siding.
Have a helper hold a shutter up to the edge of your window.
Installing exterior vinyl shutters.
Use care when removing shutters.
Measure the thickness of the shutter.
To help ensure proper alignment mark or pre drill holes using a 1 4 drill bit into.
Vinyl shutter installation with shutter screws.
Measure the thickness of the lap on the siding.
Add these two measurements together then add 1 2 inch.
Using a cordless screwdriver take out the screws that attaches the shutters in place.
Learn how to install vinyl shutters using vinyl shutter fasteners.
2 measure up 2 from the bottom of the shutter and center on each side stile.
At each mark.
You do want to be careful not to squish the siding because remember the siding is somewhat soft.
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.
Lift the shutter off the brackets if you have newer model shutters.
Step 1 detaching the shutter for replacement.
Evaluate which type of shutter mounting system holds your shutters in place.
And most of the shutter companies will sell those as part of the shutter too so you certainly can do that.
Newer model shutters are mounted by hanging on a metal clip.
How to attach shutters to vinyl siding.
2 determine the vertical middle the shutter and center on each side stile.
And there are vinyl siding fasteners that are used in that situation so that you pierce the siding without causing a leak to happen.
Place the shutter next to the window and mark the desired location against the wall or window.
Most vinyl siding is made to imitate wood lap siding so the lap of the siding is.