Diy How To Make Siding Mounting Blocks
Connect the wires mount the fixture and caulk around the block so it s watertight.
Diy how to make siding mounting blocks. Not a lot really. And like i said all of this wood was scrap. 18 volt drill with screw head attachment. 1 x 6 pine boards.
Or mount it to a stud. 1 x 2 furring strip. I like to size my blocks so that the top and bottom edges line up with full courses of siding because it looks better. Set the block into place as shown and screw it to 1 2 in.
I had it lying around and decided to make a mounting block. The block should be rectangular and large enough to accommodate the base of the fixture. Use a jigsaw to cut a hole in the block to fit around the outlet box. Hold the block up against the siding s lower or butt edge and using.
2 x 4 pine boards. Drill and countersink pilot holes for screws in two opposite corners. White polypropylene mini mounting block for siding model 146100001 10 68 10 68. 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. 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. 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.