Installation Guide

TRUE FIT PVC SHUTTERS
installation instructions
electric drill, l/8”&1/4”drill bit
ladder
shutter hardware
proper screws for installation surface
screw driver
level
pencil, marker, or chalk
TOOL & MATERIAL
CHECKLIST
IMPORTANT INFO
• Primarily designed for xed mount installation. If choosing functional installation, use 2 hinges
for shutters up to 47” height. For 47” + use 3 hinges per shutter for additional support.
• Store shutters flat until installation.
• 1/8” carbide drill bit is required for stucco, hardboard, ber cement, brick or masonry.
• Hardware not included, must purchase separately.
• If painted a dark color and in direct sunlight, additional nishing measures should be taken.
• Paint unnished shutters with 100% acrylic paint prior to installation.
• Disclaimer: Ekena Millwork is not liable for paint used on unnished PVC shutters and/or
the results of its use.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure to use the correct tools recommended.
Wear safety goggles.
Follow xture, power tools, and paint manufacturers’ instructions and users manuals.
Use common sense and follow good construction practices.
General Functional Hardware Installation
1. Hold shutters in place in the window opening.
2. Using shims center the shutter in the opening to create a 1 /4” gap
around all four sides of the shutter, and 3/8” gap between the center
of the two shutters.
3. Determine where the hinges will be installed on the shutter and mark
the holes with a sharpie remove hinges and drill pilot holes. Fasten
the hinges using the pilot holes.
4. Slide the pintels into place with rod facing upward mark the holes,
remove the pintels, and drill pilot holes. Fasten the pintels into place
using the pilot holes. Diagram (A)
5. Note: It is recommend that functional shutters are installed so that
they lay flush against the window when in the closed position.
6. Note: Pintels come in three sizes: siding, brick, and rock. Siding
generally sticks out 1 1/4” from the home. Brick sticks out 2 1/4”
from the home and rock sticks out 4 1/16 inches from the home. The
wrong pintel will not allow the shutters to offset the right distance
and may keep the shutters from lying flush and could cause bowing/
warping.
Tips for Painting Unnished or Primed Shutters
• Avoid painting in direct sunlight or on a surface that is too
warm.
• Remove water and dirt on the shutter rst.
• Make sure they are completely dry before painting.
• Do not use oil based paint. Use a premium 100% acrylic
exterior latex paint.
NOTE: Latex can take 2-4 days to dry. Avoid exposing shutters
to moisture for a few days after you have painted the shutters.
• Avoid painting in damp or high humidity areas.
• Seal with exterior grade clear acrylic top coat.
• Let paint completely dry before installing the shutter to your
home.
Functional installation is not necessarily recommended with PVC
shutters. These install instructions are for general information only.
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Back of
Shutter
Center
A
Note: Hinges should be installed at the top, bottom and middle for
best results. If not installed correctly, shutters can bow or warp.
NOTE: An S-Shaped piece of hardware
called a shutter stay should be used to
hold the shutter open. It is installed in
the bottom opposite corner of the hinges,
directly to the home’s surface. Follow
hardware installation as instructed.
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