Attaching Light Fixture Over Vinyl Siding

I wanted to install an exterior light on vinyl siding so i opened an existing one to see how the box wires and fixture is installed.

Attaching light fixture over vinyl siding.

Vinyl siding mounting block vinyl mounting block builders edge mounting blocks unfinished mounting blocks exterior pipe mount exterior light backer. The patented siding saver mounting bracket helps you quickly and easily mount anything requiring a flat surface to exterior vinyl siding aluminum siding and even wood and clapboard. Out of stock online. Exterior light installation instructions are easy to find but what do you do for replacement siding jobs not new construction when you have extra hollow s.

Free delivery with 45 order. Manufactured from strong uv resistant makrolon polymer siding saver provides the versatility of plastic with the strength of steel. For adequate support you can mount exterior light fixtures to a solid block or base which you usually install before or during the siding process. Notice that the metal.

White polypropylene jumbo light mounting block model 145000023 13 99 13 99. Most hooks are stainless steel so they won t corrode and they are easy to remove when you re done with them. Builders edge 6 6875 in x 6 6875 in almond vinyl universal mounting block. Set your store to see local availability.

The block should be rectangular and large enough to accommodate the base of the fixture. Builders edge 6 625 in. The easiest and safest way to hang something from vinyl siding is to use a siding hook. Set your store to see local availability.

However when retrofitting lights on vinyl or aluminum siding or fixing a sagging fixture it s usually easier to buy special blocks that fit right over the siding available at home centers. A vinyl mounting block or j block designed for light fixtures replaces a section of the vinyl siding. It slips into the groove between adjoining slats and once it clicks into place you can hang items as heavy as 12 pounds. Cut a mounting block out of 1 inch lumber to mount a fixture on vinyl or clapboard siding.

Vinyl siding mounting block vinyl mounting block builders edge mounting blocks unfinished mounting blocks exterior pipe mount exterior light backer. The vinyl mounting block adds stability to the electrical fixture to support it in all types of weather.