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