How Do You Install Vinyl Shutters On Brick?
Vinyl shutters are an affordable and attractive way to enhance the appearance of a brick home. They can provide an otherwise plain exterior with a more traditional and upscale image, and are virtually maintenance-free. Installing shutters on brick is a simple operation, requiring only a few tools and a modest investment of time. Set one shutter next to window to determine the most appropriate appearance. Homeowners most often install shutters so that the intermediate stile or horizontal bar, aligns with the horizontal meeting rail of double-hung windows. Use an assistant to achieve the ideal location. Once the vertical location is set, use a builder’s square to make sure that the shutter is square to the window. Draw a line with a pencil across the front of the shutter, using the builder’s square as a straightedge. Ensure the line across the shutter is in line with mortar joints in the brick, not the brick itself. Installing in the mortar joints will make removal and patching easier if
