Simply using a screw to try and attach the board will damage your siding.
How to attach a window box to aluminum siding.
One end is straight the other curved into a catching end.
Unfortunately much misinformation exists about attaching window boxes to aluminum siding with hooks.
Install the vinyl siding hooks onto the side of your house.
Open the package of vinyl siding hooks.
You ll need to locate the studs and drill holes for the anchors.
Each hook has two ends.
Buy vinyl siding hooks.
Secure the window box to the brackets with a drill and 2 5 inch 6 4 cm screws.
Then use a drill bit to drill a pilot hole through your siding and into the wood behind it.
I know i m the worst.
Measure your window box.
When i was actually doing this with my steel brackets i was way too excited and rushing to finish before the baby woke up so i took zero pictures.
Use the drill to insert galvanized decking screws that are 2 5 inches 6 4 cm into the upper back of the box and the top of the mounting brackets.
Drill a pilot hole and counterbore into the bracket near the bottom of the siding as in step 2.
If it has hooks on it for hanging measure the distance between the two hooks.
Vinyl siding hooks have one end that is bent.
How to hang window boxes on vinyl siding.
You will need to fasten the box to the brackets or it will easily fall off.
If you want to prevent damage to your house vinyl siding hooks are the best way to attach your window boxes.
Place the curved end.
First you hold each bracket up to the spot you want the window box to sit.