How To Build Shutters Outside On A House With Stucco Siding?

Installing shutters on a stucco wall can significantly enhance curb appeal and make your home more modern and updated. Shutter installation is a straightforward project that can be done using hinges or hang directly to the house windows. Shutters come in various colors and styles and can be attached to wood, aluminum, vinyl, stucco, hardboard, and more.

To install exterior shutters on stucco, follow these steps:

1. Position a shutter bracket on the stucco wall at the manufacturer’s recommended height.
2. Use either a 1/8-inch drill bit or a 1/4-inch masonry bit, depending on the structure your stucco covers.
3. Push wall anchors into the pilot holes and tap them in place with a hammer.
4. Align the bracket’s screw holes with the pilot holes or wall anchors.
5. Place the shutter on the brackets.

Installing shutters on stucco walls can add value and make your home more modern and updated. To install shutters on brick or siding, follow these step-by-step instructions:

1. Position a shutter bracket on the stucco wall at the manufacturer’s recommended height.
2. Place a level on the bracket and straighten it if necessary.
3. Drill a 3/8″ to 1/2″ hole in the stucco with a 3/8″ to 1/2″ hole for the screws for the shutter.
4. Embed a small PVC strip through the vinyl shutter and through the stucco deep into the wall.
5. Press the shutter lock through the vinyl shutter and through the stucco deep into the wall.
6. When drilling holes for shutter plugs or screws, consider where the hole will go into the wall, especially if brick is installed into the mortar joint.