Lumber and Siding - Hanging (exterior) shutters on vinyl siding
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ritterpa
07-26-05, 07:19 PM
We bought some non-functional shutters that came with horribly ambiguous instructions.
Step 3 says to drill a hole with a 1/8" bit into the siding and into the wood.
Step 4 says that for vinyl siding to drill a 1/4" hole in the siding but do not drill into the wood.
Does that mean I need to drill a 1/8" into the wood, then a 1/4" into the siding, or does it mean I just need to do the latter and to NOT do the former?
Basically, if anyone wants to give me instructions or a link on how to do this darn thing, go for it!
Step 3 says to drill a hole with a 1/8" bit into the siding and into the wood.
Step 4 says that for vinyl siding to drill a 1/4" hole in the siding but do not drill into the wood.
Does that mean I need to drill a 1/8" into the wood, then a 1/4" into the siding, or does it mean I just need to do the latter and to NOT do the former?
Basically, if anyone wants to give me instructions or a link on how to do this darn thing, go for it!
marksr
07-27-05, 06:56 PM
Since vinyl moves with temp changes you need a bigger hole in the vinyl so the screw isn't tight with the siding but will screw tight with the wood beneath it.
Slidell
07-27-05, 08:08 PM
Little bit of clear latex caulk in the hole helps keep water out and also hold the shutters to a small degree....