Vinyl shutters are a relatively quick and easy solution for budget conscious diy homeowners to simulate the look of authentic wood shutters.
Exterior shutters on siding aligned on top.
Originally a shutter worked on hinges and allowed the homeowner to close them for added protection against the rain snow and cold.
Exterior vinyl louvered shutters are used extensively throughout the united states to add color depth texture and dimension to otherwise ordinary windows.
If not the shutter should be aligned with the window.
They re designed as one piece and built heavier than industry standards require come in rich fade and scratch resistant colors and match virtually every home style.
Predrill the shutter holes.
Put a carpenter s level on top or along the side of the shutter to make sure that it s level.
To simplify installation of aluminum shutters on aluminum siding the method of installing exterior window shutters hanging shutters changed.
The straight top exterior decorative shutters range in width from 6 to 18 inches while the cathedral style are between 10 and 18.
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However with the advent of modern storm windows the need for working shutters evaporated.
A bluish black not absolute black updates the look and adds dimension to shutters and doors russell windham curtis windham architects houston.
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Vinyl louvered shutters are affordable easy to install and virtually maintenance free.
Predrill installation holes in the corners of the shutter using a 1 4 in.
They come in pairs as well so if you planning on fitting many windows with vinyl exterior window shutters can order one pair per window.
This will secure the shutter down in the opposite corner how to install of our composite pvc exterior shutters with screws.
Mark the location against the siding.
Window shutters began to be installed by screwing the shutter onto the siding next to instead of directly on top of window casing and without the use of hinges.
Every brand i know of shares these characteristics they all have a fake wood grain texture to make them look more like a wood shutter.
What all exterior vinyl shutters have in common.
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Our shutters project the handsome aesthetics of wood while outperforming it with high durability strong weather resistance and no need for painting scraping or staining.
They are all also hollow shells that have the finished look of a shutter only on the front the back is open.
Screw the metal bracket into the siding first with a 2 screw such that it just clears the top of the shutter.