9 Best Of How To Mount Shutters To Vinyl Siding Free Download. Got to get creative on how to install shutters without drilling into siding. For Vinyl and Aluminum siding using a 516 inch diameter bit drill a clearance hole through the siding only.
Also drill the hole in the siding 14 inch larger than the fastener. Pre-drill the shutter so screw passes through freeley. And there are vinyl siding fasteners that are used in that situation so that you pierce the siding without causing a leak to happen.
Installing in vinyl siding.
Measure 1 ½ inches down from the top and 1 12 inches up from the bottom of the shutter and in the center of the vertical side stile. Youll need a masonry bit and masonry wall anchors or suitable spikes if provided with shutters. Vinyl siding expands and contracts with the weather. Also you will want to pre-drill all your holes fill the holes in the vinyl with caulk or similar sealant then drive your screws to hedge against water intrusion.