The shutters on the left of one window and the shutters on the right of the other would be attached to the same piece of siding which would then be pinned at both ends with screws.
Attaching wood shutters to vinyl siding.
The second approach employs a vinyl spike.
The first uses non corrosive metal screws.
Step 3 add these two measurements together then add 1 2 inch.
To remove shutters do not attempt to pull out the shutter spikes.
Use a drill with a multi purpose 11 64 inch bit to pre drill holes through the shutter for the screws at each reference mark.
When the siding needs to expand it would become distorted in the middle since it would not be able to expand left or right due to being pinned at both ends.
Also drill the hole in the siding 1 4 inch larger than the fastener.
Drill and attach to the mortar not to the brick.
If your shutters do not have holes for screws you should place them near the top of the sidebars.
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To avoid warping don t attach the shutters tightly.
Approximately 5 inches from the shutter s top is an ideal location for screws.
Screws are used to attach outdoor shutters to wood vinyl and other soft siding.
Measure the same distance upward from the bottom of your shutters and make a mark on your siding for the next screw.
Measure the thickness of the lap on the siding.
Tap the shutter fastener gently with a hammer to snug the shutter against the siding.
Reposition the shutter on the wall.
Grasp the shutter fastener supporting shank and push it through the shutter hold and into the wall surface.
You ll need a masonry bit and masonry wall anchors or suitable spikes if provided with shutters.
Do not over tighten or this will cause the shutter to dimple.
Using metal screws with painted heads is an alternate method to install exterior shutters on all types of siding stucco and masonry.