Shutter Mounting Bracket Device

Abstract

A shutter mounting bracket device is provided. The device is comprised of a secure and weather-resistant method for installing outdoor shutters without damaging siding. The device comprises a bracket with a flat mounting portion that anchors to the sheathing beneath the siding, a curved attachment portion that extends through the siding joint, a fastening screw for stability, a threaded shutter fastener for securing the shutter, and a protective grommet to prevent moisture infiltration. The bracket is constructed from corrosion-resistant materials such as galvanized steel or aluminum, while the grommet is made from neoprene or silicone for durability. The design eliminates the need to drill into siding for shutter installation, making it suitable for vinyl, aluminum, or fiber cement siding, where direct drilling could cause long-term damage.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A shutter mounting bracket device comprising:
 a bracket having a flat mounting portion and a curved attachment portion, the flat mounting portion configured to be secured to a sheathing and comprised of a first mounting hole, the curved attachment portion extending outwardly from beneath a siding placed atop the sheathing and comprised of a threaded hole for receiving a shutter fastener;   a fastening screw configured to secure the flat mounting portion of the bracket to the sheathing through the mounting hole; and   a grommet configured to be positioned over the shutter fastener to provide a protective seal.   
     
     
         2 . The shutter mounting bracket device of  claim 1 , wherein the flat mounting portion is comprised of a backing. 
     
     
         3 . The shutter mounting bracket device of  claim 1 , wherein the bracket is comprised of a galvanized steel. 
     
     
         4 . The shutter mounting bracket device of  claim 1 , wherein the bracket is comprised of an aluminum. 
     
     
         5 . The shutter mounting bracket device of  claim 1 , wherein the bracket is comprised of a stainless steel. 
     
     
         6 . The shutter mounting bracket device of  claim 2 , wherein the backing is rubberized. 
     
     
         7 . The shutter mounting bracket device of  claim 2 , wherein the backing is textured. 
     
     
         8 . The shutter mounting bracket device of  claim 1 , wherein the shutter fastener is comprised of a threaded fastener. 
     
     
         9 . The shutter mounting bracket device of  claim 1 , wherein the fastening screw is comprised of a protective corrosion-resistant coating. 
     
     
         10 . The shutter mounting bracket device of  claim 1 , wherein the fastening screw is comprised of a self-tapping screw. 
     
     
         11 . A shutter mounting bracket device comprising:
 a bracket having a flat mounting portion and a curved attachment portion, the flat mounting portion configured to be secured to a sheathing and comprised of a first mounting hole, the curved attachment portion extending outwardly from beneath a siding placed atop the sheathing and comprised of a threaded hole for receiving a shutter fastener;   a fastening screw configured to secure the flat mounting portion of the bracket to the sheathing through the mounting hole; and   a grommet configured to be positioned over the shutter fastener to provide a protective seal, wherein the grommet is comprised of a simulative texture.   
     
     
         12 . The shutter mounting bracket device of  claim 11 , wherein the simulative texture is comprised of a wood grain. 
     
     
         13 . The shutter mounting bracket device of  claim 11 , wherein the bracket is comprised of a galvanized steel. 
     
     
         14 . The shutter mounting bracket device of  claim 11 , wherein the flat mounting portion is comprised of a backing. 
     
     
         15 . The shutter mounting bracket device of  claim 14 , wherein the backing is rubberized. 
     
     
         16 . The shutter mounting bracket device of  claim 14 , wherein the backing is textured. 
     
     
         17 . The shutter mounting bracket device of  claim 11 , wherein the shutter fastener is comprised of a threaded fastener. 
     
     
         18 . The shutter mounting bracket device of  claim 11 , wherein the fastening screw is comprised of a protective corrosion-resistant coating. 
     
     
         19 . The shutter mounting bracket device of  claim 11 , wherein the fastening screw is comprised of a self-tapping screw. 
     
     
         20 . A method of using a shutter mounting bracket device, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing a shutter mounting bracket device comprised of a bracket having a flat mounting portion and a curved attachment portion, a fastening screw, a shutter fastener, and a grommet;   positioning the flat mounting portion of the bracket against a sheathing beneath a siding;   securing the flat mounting portion of the bracket to the sheathing using the fastening screw through a mounting hole in the flat mounting portion;   positioning the shutter in front of the curved attachment portion of the bracket;   inserting the shutter fastener through the shutter and a threaded hole in the curved attachment portion;   tightening the shutter fastener to secure the shutter in place; and   applying the grommet over the shutter fastener.