Hold the shutter against the mounting surface in the position where it will be attached. Mark the center hole of each shutter clip (4 places). Draw lines vertically between the top and bottom marks. After completing Step 2, remove the Shutter-Clips from the shutter.
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.
What are shutter fasteners?
These shutter screws are used for installing or re-installing shutters.
Can you reuse shutter spikes?
No. Unlike shutter spikes screws can be unscrewed and replaced.
What is a shutter hinge?
This type of hinge can position the shutters inside of a deep window opening or float them in front of a shallow recess. Surface mount hinges can also be used with composite shutters. Mortise hinges can only be used when the composite or exterior wood shutter fits inside of the window opening.
What size are shutter pins?
The Standard Shutter Louver Pin is for use on wood plantation shutters. Or solid composite shutters, the pin inserts into the side of the louver and the frame of the shutter to secure the louver in place. The standard shutter pins will fit inside of a 1/8 inch diameter frame hole with at least 1/4 inches in depth.
What screws to use to attach shutters?
Painted metal screws are commonly used by home improvement contractors to install exterior shutters. They work great when you are mounting exterior shutters on siding or real wood.
How long should shutter screws be?
Add these two measurements together, then add 1/2 inch. This is the length of your screw. For example: shutter is 1 inch thick, lap is 3/4 inch. So, 1 inch + 3/4 inch + 1/2 inch = 2-1/4-inch screw.
How do you fix plantation shutter pins?
How do you fix a broken plantation shutter?
Order these spring-loaded plantation shutter pins.Pop them into the shutter frame.Drill bigger holes into slat if necessary.Put one side of the slat into a pin.Flatten out the other pin using a knife or card.Slide the slat down into place.
How do you fix plantation shutters that won’t stay open?
Locate the hole on each side of the shutter panel. Inside the hole is a screw called the “tension screw.” 2) Using a Philips head screwdriver, turn the screw ¼ turn to the right to tighten the louvers or ¼ turn to the left to loosen them. Be sure to adjust the screws on both sides of the panels.
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 are shutters attached to brick?
After you’ve drilled all the holes in the brick with the hammer drill, place a shutter fastener into each of the holes in the shutter. Line up the fasteners with the holes in the brick, then gently tap the fasteners in with a hammer to attach the shutter to your home’s exterior. That’s it!
