Diy How To Make Siding Mounting Blocks

To make a mounting block like this you will need a few things.

Diy how to make siding mounting blocks.

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. 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. White polypropylene mini mounting block for siding model 146100001 10 68 10 68.

Use a jigsaw to cut a hole in the block to fit around the outlet box. 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. 2 x 4 pine boards.

1 x 2 furring strip. And like i said all of this wood was scrap. I like to size my blocks so that the top and bottom edges line up with full courses of siding because it looks better. Constructed from high performance polymers our vinyl siding mounting blocks withstand extreme weather and hold their color for the life of your home.

Get free shipping on qualified mounting blocks or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Or mount it to a stud. Hold the block up against the siding s lower or butt edge and using. Not a lot really.

I had it lying around and decided to make a mounting block. Drill and countersink pilot holes for screws in two opposite corners. Diy projects ideas.