Vinyl shutters
do not need scraping and painting as do their wooden cousins.
Decorative shutters can make a big difference in the look and feel of your home without a major investment of money or time. Several choices are available. Wooden shutters require scraping and painting, as do aluminum and steel over time. Composite shutters are maintenance-free, but may be cost-prohibitive for many homeowners and their weight makes them more challenging to hang on brick veneers. Vinyl shutters are light and easy to hang, come in a selection of colors and styles and need no maintenance except an occasional wash with the hose.
Instructions
1. Mark the height for your shutters, using a measuring tape and pencil. Setting shutters centered on the height of the window opening is typical, with most shutters being 4 to 6 inches taller than the window.
2. Remove the vinyl screw hole plugs from the installation holes in your vinyl shutter and set them aside in a safe place. Position the shutter on the mark for the height and use a level along the inside edge to make sure your shutter is plumb. Mark through the screw holes onto the brick veneer with a pencil.
3. Bore a pilot hole 2 inches deep with a 3/16-inch rotary mason's bit. Wrap a piece of masking tape around the bit 2 inches back from the bit's tip to mark the depth for easy reference. Use an air compressor and blower nozzle to blow the dust from the holes.
4. Position the vinyl shutter against the wall with the installation holes in the shutter aligned with the pilot holes. Recruit a helper to hold it in place.
5. Drive one 1 1/2-inch-by-1/4-inch concrete screw through each hole in the shutter into the pilot holes in the brick, using the screw tip packaged with your concrete screws. Concrete screws require no additional shields or hardware. They work on a double-thread system and will tighten similar to wood screws. Snug the screws down to pull the shutter tight to the brick. Repeat this process with every shutter.
6. Position a plug in every installation hole and tap them into place with a rubber mallet to cover up the screw heads and prevent moisture from building up, which can cause rust.
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