Installation services specials offers local ad.
How to install vinyl surface mounting block on existing siding.
Some fixtures also have them but a box is needed either integral or separate.
To install the kit insert the cable connector in an opening in the center of the mounting block then feed in the cable s from the back.
Installing a exterior light in existing vinyl siding.
For home remodels vinyl siding can even be installed directly over some forms of existing siding.
Vinyl siding sheds water never rots is easy to repair and never needs painting.
I am fairly confident that this is a reasonably good way to install a vinyl mounting block and that replacing the dryer vent block with an electrical box style block will work fine.
Often a round pancake box is drilled into the siding or mounted on the surface of the siding.
Purchase your mounting block based on the design and color of your vinyl siding.
Ask question asked 4 years 9 months ago.
Dutch lap surface mounting block white model blk070h04h 11 31 11 31.
Or mount it to a stud.
When installing a mounting block on vinyl siding there are plenty of ways things can go wrong.
You may ask if your vinyl siding can handle this depending upon the weight.
Siding mounting blocks ply gem mounts and blocks create a smooth stable surface for installing accessories on your home from lights and doorbells to electrical outlets water faucets and more.
Cut a mounting block out of 1 inch lumber to mount a fixture on vinyl or clapboard siding.
You will likely need to remove a trim ring before beginning.
Vinyl siding covers millions of new construction homes.
The block should be rectangular and large enough to accommodate the base of the fixture.
Connect the wires mount the fixture and caulk around the block so it s watertight.
Vinyl siding mounting block vinyl mounting block builders edge mounting blocks unfinished mounting blocks exterior pipe mount exterior light backer.
Bib oct 11 17 at 14 15.
Active 4 years 9 months ago.
If you use a block without an electrical box shift the existing electrical box out so you can mount the fixture to it.
Set the block into place as shown and screw it to 1 2 in.
That mounting block appears to have a built in box.
For many homeowners the only thing better than vinyl siding is do it yourself vinyl siding installation.
