Window Boxes To Vinyl Siding

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Window boxes to vinyl siding.

Traditionally window boxes are nailed or screwed right into the siding of a house but this doesn t work when you ve got vinyl siding nailing and screwing can damage the vinyl siding beyond. Mounting hooks for vinyl. Metal window boxes work best with vinyl siding hooks because they typically have holes that will slide right onto the hooks. And being that vinyl is the 1 siding used in the united states many a homeowner will find this tutorial useful learning how to hang window boxes on vinyl siding.

Set the empty window box on top of the two brackets. This will ensure that the weight is evenly distributed and the box is level. Aluminum siding is still a very popular home exterior and it can be versatile when it comes to ornamentation and things like window boxes. I get where he s coming from i really do.

I don t want water leaking in the walls or anything at the same time i need flowers in beautiful boxes under. There are a few ways to attach a window box to siding. The only safe way to attach a window box to this type of exterior is by using screws and anchors. The only other tools you need to attach your window box to vinyl siding are wood screws a drill and drill bits.

Window boxes can also scratch the exterior of your siding where they hang. Center the window box photo by mary beth montgomery. Andrew doesn t drill holes in the vinyl siding ever. A filled window box is surprisingly heavy.

Center the box by measuring the overhang on the brackets as shown. Hang a metal window box on the vinyl siding hooks. When deciding how to hang a window box planter there are essentially two options to choose from. Hanging window boxes can be tricky if your house is covered in vinyl siding.

The hardest part is usually finding the studs to anchor the box or brackets but other than that it can be done with a fairly basic set of tools. To hang window boxes in the most common way you would have to put holes through the siding. This window box idea from the beginning took a lot of convincing that it was absolutely positively 100 necessary for survival. Unfortunately much misinformation exists about attaching window boxes to aluminum siding with hooks.

Make sure you distance the hooks so that they are on each end of the box. To install a window box on siding is a moderate task that many diy enthusiasts can often accomplish. With some special hardware and care you can overcome both of these issues.