Shutters add a rich detail and character to your home while protecting your windows from damaging winds and rain.
Step 6: Drill pilot holes for the hinge plates. Use one of the hinge screws to determine how deep the pilot holes need to be. Using a 1/16-inch drill bit, drill a pilot hole for each of the hinge plates. Use a sharp bit because you will be drilling through the steel reinforcement molded into the frame of the Permex™ material for some of the holes.
Use a sharp 1/16-inch bit to drill the pilot holes.
Be careful when setting up ladders to install the shutters. Make sure that the ladder is on solid, flat, even ground. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the safe use of ladders. If you think you need it, get help when installing shutters.
