Can you put shutters on a brick house?

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!

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Do exterior shutters add value to your home?

With exterior shutters, you can improve your home’s value and a lot more. This window treatment technique protects your house, boosts energy efficiency, and improves curb appeal. Shutters also enhance privacy and help transform the exterior décor.

How do I install shutters on a brick house?

Get a hammer drill and masonry drill bit. This is the key to making holes in a brick wall.

Drill the holes for the wall anchors,fasteners,or screws.

Drill the holes deeper for a nicer finish on stationary shutters.

Insert the wall anchors,if you are using them.

How to attach a shade sail to a brick house?

Install an eye lag screw or an eye bolt at the height you want to hang the sails. Use eye lag screws for wood or eye bolts for metal.

Install the hardware on other attachment points if you’re using them. If you’re attaching it to your house,you’ll need to add a fascia support bracket.

Attach the turnbuckles and snap hooks or carbines to the sail.

How to install shutters on brick or siding?

Power Drill

1/4” Drill Bit

5/16” Drill Bit

Tape Measure

Pencil/Marker

Phillips Head Screw Driver

What wood should I use to make exterior shutters?

Wood Availability. You should find it easy to procure the wood for your exterior shutters.

Customization. The best exterior wooden shutters are those that are easy to customize.

Appearance. If you use wood to make exterior shutters,it needs to be pleasing to the eye.

Low Maintenance.

Lightweight.

Durability.