Diy How To Make Siding Mounting Blocks

Connect the wires mount the fixture and caulk around the block so it s watertight.
Diy how to make siding mounting blocks. Cut a mounting block out of 1 inch lumber to mount a fixture on vinyl or clapboard siding. Diy projects ideas. 1 x 6 pine boards. The block should be rectangular and large enough to accommodate the base of the fixture.
And like i said all of this wood was scrap. Not a lot really. 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. I had it lying around and decided to make a mounting block.
Set the block into place as shown and screw it to 1 2 in. 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. Or mount it to a stud. Constructed from high performance polymers our vinyl siding mounting blocks withstand extreme weather and hold their color for the life of your home.
Use a jigsaw to cut a hole in the block to fit around the outlet box. I like to size my blocks so that the top and bottom edges line up with full courses of siding because it looks better. 18 volt drill with screw head attachment. Get free shipping on qualified mounting blocks or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department.
1 x 2 furring strip. White polypropylene mini mounting block for siding model 146100001 10 68 10 68. 2 x 4 pine boards.