Exterior Wood Shutters On Vinyl Siding

Severe weather 2 pack 14 5 in w x 54 5 in h midnight blue raised panel vinyl exterior shutters.

Exterior wood shutters on vinyl siding.

Wooden shutters are more traditional and have an authentic look. Builders edge makes it easy to find the right style of exterior vinyl shutter to take your curb appeal up a notch. There are two methods of installing vinyl exterior shutters. The second approach employs a vinyl spike.

Spikes are designed to secure shutters to masonry brick stucco hardboard or other hard surfaces. The 40 year old existing wood shutters are in excellent condition and unlike the siding rarely require painting. For pricing and availability. However these shutters may not hold up as well over time with exposure to moisture and temperature changes.

The choice is yours. Step 3 add these two measurements together then add 1 2 inch. Measure the thickness of the lap on the siding. The first uses non corrosive metal screws.

Vinyl shutters which typically have a wood look are longer lasting but cannot serve as functional shutters to protect your windows. Alpha 2 pack 14 in w x 55 in h board and batten vinyl exterior shutters. Shutters are an important element to giving your home a detailed finish look. I prefer them to vinyl shutters and would like to reuse them.

Most vinyl siding is made to imitate wood lap siding so the lap of the siding is measured at the bottom of the simulated wood panel where the real wood would overlap each other. The shutters would need to be screwed to the plywood sheathing but may sag in time because of the weight of the shutter. Choose from a wide selection of colors and styles at your local retailer or custom order exactly what you need. The builder discourages this for several reasons.

Screws are used to attach outdoor shutters to wood vinyl and other soft siding.