Diy How To Make Siding Mounting Blocks

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Diy how to make siding mounting blocks.

Get free shipping on qualified mounting blocks or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. To make a mounting block like this you will need a few things. White polypropylene mini mounting block for siding model 146100001 10 68 10 68. Set the block into place as shown and screw it to 1 2 in.

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. Connect the wires mount the fixture and caulk around the block so it s watertight. I had it lying around and decided to make a mounting block. Constructed from high performance polymers our vinyl siding mounting blocks withstand extreme weather and hold their color for the life of your home.

And like i said all of this wood was scrap. Or mount it to a stud. The block should be rectangular and large enough to accommodate the base of the fixture. 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.

Cut a mounting block out of 1 inch lumber to mount a fixture on vinyl or clapboard siding. Use a jigsaw to cut a hole in the block to fit around the outlet box. 18 volt drill with screw head attachment. I like to size my blocks so that the top and bottom edges line up with full courses of siding because it looks better.

1 x 2 furring strip. Hold the block up against the siding s lower or butt edge and using. 2 x 4 pine boards.