It finally stopped raining or snowing so we took that opportunity to hang the two sets of shutters that we built in March. If this project is new to you and you want to catch just click on the links before.
We drilled pilot holes before installing the hardware. At this time we also drilled the pilot hole for the 3 inch long deck screw that we use to attach the shutter to the window trim. The deck screw pilot hole is hidden under the black strap hinge and because of this we do not install the screws in the strap part until the shutter is in place. We do install the screws in the hinge part because it is much easier to install those little screws while on the ground rather than on a ladder. We also install the pull ring at this time.
The top deck screw is screwed in first. This allows the shutter to stay in place while you use a level to make sure the shutter is straight up and down. Make any adjustments before you screw in the bottom deck screw. Finish installing the screws in the strap part after you have both deck screws in place. It will be easy because you have pre drilled pilot holes for those screws.
Tomorrow we will install the shutter dogs. Just as we finished hanging the second set it started to sleet and snow. We are 2/3rds of the way through April and it is still snowing.
Before shutters on the south side.
After shutters are installed on the south side.
West side windows before shutters are installed.
After photo of the west and south side.
The front of the house looks more balanced now that there are shutters on the front of the library.
Sleet on the deck.
Tomorrow we will install the shutter dogs. Just as we finished hanging the second set of shutters it started to sleet and snow. We are 2/3rds of the way through April and it is still snowing.
First bloom of the year. A lovely tiny daffodil called Tete a Tete.
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