Diy How To Make Siding Mounting Blocks

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Diy how to make siding mounting blocks.

Not a lot really. I like to size my blocks so that the top and bottom edges line up with full courses of siding because it looks better. The block should be rectangular and large enough to accommodate the base of the fixture. Hold the block up against the siding s lower or butt edge and using.

Cut a mounting block out of 1 inch lumber to mount a fixture on vinyl or clapboard siding. 2 x 4 pine boards. 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. Use a jigsaw to cut a hole in the block to fit around the outlet box.

To make a mounting block like this you will need a few things. Set the block into place as shown and screw it to 1 2 in. Drill and countersink pilot holes for screws in two opposite corners. White polypropylene mini mounting block for siding model 146100001 10 68 10 68.

1 x 2 furring strip. Constructed from high performance polymers our vinyl siding mounting blocks withstand extreme weather and hold their color for the life of your home. 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. Diy projects ideas.

And like i said all of this wood was scrap. Or mount it to a stud. I had it lying around and decided to make a mounting block.