How To Make A Mounting Block For Siding

I like to size my blocks so that the top and bottom edges line up with full courses of siding because it looks better.

How to make a mounting block for siding. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Nextstone sandstone 8 in. You will likely need to remove a trim ring before beginning. White polypropylene mini mounting block for siding model 146100001 10 68 10 68.

When installing a mounting block on vinyl siding there are plenty of ways things can go wrong. The block should be rectangular and large enough to accommodate the base of the fixture. You may not know where to begin. Onyx small universal mounting block model ss mbs on 15 09 15 09.

Cut a mounting block out of 1 inch lumber to mount a fixture on vinyl or clapboard siding. Purchase your mounting block based on the design and color of your vinyl siding. Or mount it to a stud. Hold the block up against the siding s lower or butt edge and using.

Use a jigsaw to cut a hole in the block to fit around the outlet box. You may ask if your vinyl siding can handle this depending upon the weight. Free delivery with 45 order. What you will need 1 x 6 pine boards 2 x 4 pine boards 1 x 2 furring strip 2 1 4 screws latex painters caulk sandpaper sander paint 18 volt drill with screw head attachment.

Using cedar to make mounting blocks for electrical fixtures on aluminum siding i am having my 25 yr old aluminum sided house painted. Free delivery with 45 order. 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. Set the block into place as shown and screw it to 1 2 in.