The block should be rectangular and large enough to accommodate the base of the fixture.
Diy how to make siding mounting blocks.
Connect the wires mount the fixture and caulk around the block so it s watertight.
Drill and countersink pilot holes for screws in two opposite corners.
Not a lot really.
Cut a mounting block out of 1 inch lumber to mount a fixture on vinyl or clapboard siding.
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I had it lying around and decided to make a mounting block.
1 x 2 furring strip.
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.
I like to size my blocks so that the top and bottom edges line up with full courses of siding because it looks better.
And like i said all of this wood was scrap.
1 x 6 pine boards.
Constructed from high performance polymers our vinyl siding mounting blocks withstand extreme weather and hold their color for the life of your home.
To make a mounting block like this you will need a few things.
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.
White polypropylene mini mounting block for siding model 146100001 10 68 10 68.
18 volt drill with screw head attachment.
Or mount it to a stud.
2 x 4 pine boards.