How To Adjust Slack External Shutters?

To fix broken window shutters, drill pilot holes for shutter pintles in the window casing, hammer them into place, and carefully align the shutter with the window opening. Slip the hinge over the pintles to hang the shutter and test it to ensure smooth operation. Safety should be a top priority when working with ladders and removing shutters. Place ladders on flat surfaces and wear gloves to protect your hands from splinters or sharp edges.

To fix shutter hardware issues such as loose hinges, broken latches, sagging shutters, and more, unscrew the damaged shutter from the house, remove loose louvers, clean dust and debris, loosely set them back into place, and apply polyurethane glue to the mortise-and-tenon joint of the shutter frame. Clean the mortise and tenon joint thoroughly and apply waterproof polyurethane glue. Use a bar clamp to hold the frame together while the glue dries. If any holes are empty, cut a plastic anchor to size and insert it or make your own shim. Hammer the new anchor into the hole, unscrew the screw, and screw through the hole into the new anchor.

If shutters become damaged, repair them as soon as possible. Minor repairs, such as replacing loose screws or fixing a loose hinge, can help prevent further damage.