FOR JAMB-MOUNT HINGES: Measure from the back of the inside edge of the casing (C) to the back of the wood (A) and then add the thickness of the shutter. This dimension will tell you how many “inches open” you need when ordering mortise hinges such as “H-style” or Lull & Porter hinges.
What holds a shutter in place?
“Dog” is an Old English term defined as a “simple mechanical devices for holding, gripping, or fastening.” Therefore, restraints that hold exterior shutters in place are commonly called shutter dogs. Alternative terms include shutter catch and shutter holdback.
How do you fix a shutter that fell off?
If the shutter was ripped from the house, the holes may be stripped. Screw a two-inch weatherproof deck screw into each hole to ensure there is still “bite” to the hole. If the screw slips right in, fill the hole with wood filler. Use a Philips head screwdriver to insert the filler into the hole.
How do I install shutter Lok?
Make sure you drill holes deep enough so the Shutter-Lok doesn’t bottom out. Grasp the Shutter-Lok supporting shank and push it through the shutter hole and into the wall surface. Tap the Shutter-Lok gently with a hammer to snug the shutter against the siding.
What are shutter spikes?
What are shutter spikes? Shutters Spikes are made from the same material as the shutter: a plastic called Polypropylene. They have a button head finish and a serrated shank. Their only purpose is to fix external, decorative shutters to the wall.
How are vinyl shutters attached?
Newer model shutters are mounted by hanging on a metal clip screwed into the wall. Older model vinyl shutters use a mounting clip called a “shutter lok.” Shutter loks mount through existing holes in the shutter that extend to the house facing surface.
How do you use shutter locks?
Push shutter locks through the holes in the shutter and into the hole in the wall surface. Use a hammer to gently tap the fasteners to snug the shutter to the siding. Repeat for other shutters.
How do you hang vinyl shutters on vinyl siding?
Follow these simple steps to install exterior shutters on vinyl siding and give your house a new lease of life.
Step 1: Measure your windows. Step 2: Check for the right screw length. Step 3: Drill pilot holes in the shutters. Step 4: Drill holes in the siding. Step 5: Install spacers. Step 6: Attach the shutters.
How do you attach shutters to stucco?
How to Install Vinyl Shutters on Stucco
Measure and drill 1/4-inch holes in your shutter for your shutter locks or screws. Hold the shutter up next to the window in the location you desire. Drill through the stucco using a 1/4-inch masonry carbide drill bit. Hold the shutter over your holes.
What hardware is needed for exterior shutters?
Most wood exterior shutters require only two hinges, but extremely tall panels may benefit from more (requiring a divider rail). Composite shutters are heavier than wood and often need additional hinges for support. A variety of cast iron hinges are offered for most outside window configurations.
How do you measure for exterior shutter hardware?
Measure for the shutter height at the left side, middle, and right side of the window opening from the top of the window to the bottom excluding any window sill. If the heights vary at each of these points, use the smallest of the three measurements. This measurement will be the height of the shutter you need to order.
What type of hinge is used on shutters?
Non-mortised hinges for shutters are the most prolific type used nowadays. Unlike the mortised hinge, the non-mortised hinge has flags that recess into each other in the closed position. This negates the requirement of having to cut into the shutter panel and or frame to recess the hinge.
