How to make & install Shutters, a Flower Box, & an Address Block

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Alright ladies and gents - in this week's episode, we're boosting the client's curb appeal. We've got a red cedar flower box, custom modern address block, and shutters! These all turned out really nice and totally complimented the blue siding on this home!
These shutters were made to fit these specific windows, so length (for the flower box as well) would be on a case by case basis. But for the width I opted for 3, 1x6s, giving me roughly 17"-18".
I know I used a handful of fancier tools, but realistically this is a very DIY-able project, all you would need is a circular saw, a drill, and a sander!
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Music credits for:
First Song - Lyfo, High.
Second song - Urban Lullaby, Doug Maxwell.
Materials:
Qty 20 - 1x6x6 red cedar
Qty 4 - 1x6x8 red cedar
3" trim head screws
3.5" x 3/8" lag bolts
3/8" washers
Spar Urethane, Exterior finish
Exterior culk/silicone
Amazon Links:
Modern Address Numbers, amzn.to/3mcUtFT
#woodworking #DIY #howto #redcedar #shutters #flowerbox #modern #curbappeal

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5 окт 2024

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@woodworks351 2 года назад

Nice work, how are the shutters holding up after a year of weather? Did they split in the seams of the 1x6’s ?

@donnygrahambuilds 2 года назад

No splitting to report. However, like any outdoor wooden pieces, yearly maintenance is required (unless you like the aged grey look of weathered cedar). Quick power wash and another clear coat, and we're back to shining like new.

@4rdF1Hunny Год назад

That’s insane how much better that plain siding looks. Color pops so well!

@donnygrahambuilds Год назад

Thanks! Yeah, it really gave the house a lot of dimension 👍🏽

@brittanyclemetson1696 4 месяца назад

Awesome! Love everything, I’m looking to make some cedar shutters of my own. I will be doing a lot of sanding 😅

@donnygrahambuilds 4 месяца назад

Haha nice! Good luck! Thanks for checking out the video!

@kemicalx17 6 месяцев назад

Looks awesome!!!

@JohnMalik 9 месяцев назад

Nicely done, sir

@donnygrahambuilds 9 месяцев назад

Thanks John!

@nbuck412 3 месяца назад

Add two more flower boxes. Everything looks great though!!

@donnygrahambuilds 3 месяца назад

Appreciate the recommendation, but this was client build. They only wanted the 1 big box. Thanks for checking out the video!

@vintageblue2211 3 года назад

👏 great job

@donnygrahambuilds 3 года назад

Thanks!

@tom.coomes Год назад

I am building similar shutters and came across this video while looking for ideas. Mostly because I am a little concerned about the wood movement. I noticed that you placed the cross pieces the same way I initially thought. Have you noticed any kind of adverse effects from gluing them down to the vertical pieces?

@donnygrahambuilds Год назад

Hey Tom, thanks for checking out the video! This build was actually for a client, so I don't seem them daily. However, I haven't heard any negative feedback from them. The biggest issue I run into with outdoor shutters is actually discoloration. Despite UV-proof finishes, the finish coat still wears down causes blotchiness. I honestly thinking staining the cedar (sinful, I know hah) a slightly darker color may provide that extra layer of defense.

@dirrtypenguin Месяц назад

Question, so if you went through the vinyl siding and into sheeting, aren't you worried about water running down the vinyl and into screw holes?

@donnygrahambuilds Месяц назад

@@dirrtypenguin good question - I added a small dab of silicone to help seal up the hole

@haveeair 2 года назад

Badass. I’m looking to do something like this at my house. Thanks!!!

@donnygrahambuilds 2 года назад

Haha thanks! Thanks for checking out the build! Hope yours turns out even better 👍🏽

@kiaracrook1487 Год назад

What screw did you use to actually nail the shutter to the house?

@donnygrahambuilds Год назад

Hi Kiara - I used exterior rated 3” trim head screws to attach these shutters. Still holding without issue 1.5yrs later. Thanks for checking out the video👍🏽

@wilsonmaingrette715 Год назад

3:15 those cross pieces are definitely structural they prevent the panels from warping

@donnygrahambuilds Год назад

Hi Wilson - in this case, since I used mortise and tendon joinery (dominos) for the shutter panel, the cross pieces are not structural. If someone where to use pocket holes, or just wood glue, then yes - the cross pieces would be necessary to keep the shutters flat long term. Thanks for checking out the video!

@lawrencearnemann3923 10 месяцев назад

I need to build new shutters but have developed an allergy to cedar over the years.may go with azek or cypress but both are pricey. North side of my house takes a beating from the fl sun. What do you folks suggest?

@donnygrahambuilds 10 месяцев назад

Whatever material you go with, I’d finish using a deck/fence stain/sealer. Holds us really well to UV. Thanks for checking out the video!

@westesh Год назад

Have you had any problems with siding warping since it is screwed solid? Did you open up the pilot hole a bit for siding expansion?

@donnygrahambuilds Год назад

Hi Weston, thanks for checking out the video! Thus far, no siding concerns have been raised by the client. If I had to take a guess, I'd say the amount of wood movement on these shutters is fairly minimal due to the reinforced dominos and the cross members. Those both service as a kind of forced mechanical lock, limiting wood movement. The main concern I've received from these clients is how best to keep these looking nice. And the unfortunate reality is exterior wooden products weather and require almost a complete refinishing every other year or so to keep them looking 90-95% of their original luster.

@booostedtc 4 месяца назад

Nice job what stain please

@donnygrahambuilds 4 месяца назад

No stain, just helmsman - though, it dulled really poorly after about 2 years. I’d recommend using a fence stain/sealer instead. I refinished these ones with Cabot canyon brown and they turned out 💯👌🏽. Thanks for checking out the video!

@johnr7837 4 месяца назад

are the shutters screwed into the studs or just the vinyl?

@donnygrahambuilds 4 месяца назад

Just the vinyl, they don’t weigh much.

@Nyomi.Play28 2 месяца назад

Okay, so you CAN install wood shutters to vinyl siding? I have been trying to figure this out…. I guess it is okay..?!

@donnygrahambuilds 2 месяца назад

@@Nyomi.Play28 I attached these over 2 yrs ago, other than refinishing them with a better exterior finish, they’ve had no issues. Though, I will say, I used screws long enough (3”) to go through the vinyl and sink into the paneling beneath.

@lindagatchell8079 Год назад

Do you have vinyl siding or wood siding?

@donnygrahambuilds Год назад

Hi Linda, this house had vinyl siding. The screws bite into the sub-wall material. It would fasten even better to wooden siding. Thanks for checking out the video!

@StanleyWebster-p1t Год назад

Why the shutters a so small can they cover the whole window

@donnygrahambuilds Год назад

Haha fair question. Up in my area (Midwest) shutters are literally only installed for decoration. They’ll never serve a practical use. Thanks for checking out the build 👍🏽

@rampage2587 9 месяцев назад

They're decorative. Very common.

@JM-zg2jg Год назад

Nice work, though it’s too bad you went with those comically undersized faux shutters. Now the window just looks like it has ears.

@donnygrahambuilds Год назад

To each his own, I guess 🤷🏽‍♂️. Thanks for checking out the video!

@garylivingston9052 7 месяцев назад

So each side should be as wide as one half of the window? Lol, that would look way overkill. I have made several sets like this (board and bat) i only make them around 12" wide total with 1/2" in between the verticals. They are for decoration like he said, not function. They look great.

@jransum 3 месяца назад

Nice product. Music is way too loud and annoying though.

@donnygrahambuilds 3 месяца назад

@@jransum thanks! Yeah, this is definitely an older video before I really learned how to edit sound better - I’d definitely invite you to check out a more recent video and see if the improvements are noticeable !

@jransum 3 месяца назад

@@donnygrahambuilds I will for sure