Attaching Shutters To Hardie Siding

To find a shutter color that complements your home s exterior color palette it s best to build from your home s siding and trim color combination.

Attaching shutters to hardie siding.

Your hardi plank is cement fibre board. Hardiplank is a fiber cement siding made for exterior use to cover a structure in a long lasting sheathing. I want to attach shutters to the hardiplank siding on my home. This video will outline the basics of installing james hardie s fiber cement products.

Hi the wife and i are residing our home with james hardie color plus siding. The addition of shutters to a home can add curb appeal and style. I don t want to use screws this time and pierce the factory finish on the hardie siding. Though generally used over wooden house sheathing you can mount your hardiplank siding over brick with only few preparatory steps.

Any special tools i need. Not sure if the cement siding will hold the weight of the shutters. You can also use our home color tool to help visualize the possibilities for your home s exterior. You don t really want to anchor anything to it as it is not very thick.

Shutters add polish and a bonus pop of color to a home s exterior. It is very hard so drill it with a masonry bit. Using metal screws with painted heads is an alternate method to install exterior shutters on all types of siding stucco and masonry. Learn how to install hardiepanel vertical siding products.

However when properly installed shutters can last for years with little maintenance. Without air circulation moisture will be trapped between the metal and siding and will eventually cause the framing to rust at a quicker pace and also stain your siding. Hardie plank is a type of lap siding that contains cement fibers making it extremely durable. Shutters are also a reflection of personal taste and complete the look of a home s exterior.

If the greenhouse frame is powder coated steel i would avoid directly attaching it to your shop s hardiplank siding. When improperly installed damage to the shutters and siding can result in overwhelming repair costs. Use the tool to find your ideal match by selecting a home style with. What type of drill bit should i use.

The existing shutters are screwed into the masonite. I will like to install some wood window shutters on hardiplank siding. Installation tips on vinyl shutters over james hardie siding. We re also replacing the shutters.