How To Make You Own Siding Mounting Block
Hold the block up against the siding s lower or butt edge and using.
How to make you own siding mounting block. Drill and countersink pilot holes for screws in two opposite corners. 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.
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. Use a jigsaw to cut a hole in the block to fit around the outlet box. A random orbital power sander is the best tool for the job. Constructed from high performance polymers our vinyl siding mounting blocks withstand extreme weather and hold their color for the life of your home.
Sand both faces of the board thoroughly with 150 grit paper. Connect the wires mount the fixture and caulk around the block so it s watertight.