Drill and countersink pilot holes for screws in two opposite corners.
How to make your own siding mounting block.
Constructed from high performance polymers our vinyl siding mounting blocks withstand extreme weather and hold their color for the life of your home.
If you use a block without an electrical box shift the existing electrical box out so you can mount the fixture to it.
Use a jigsaw to cut a hole in the block to fit around the outlet box.
Sand both faces of the board thoroughly with 150 grit paper.
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.
Locate step where you want your mounting block.
Hold the block up against the siding s lower or butt edge and using.
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.
Clamp the board to your work surface with a c clamp and sand with a belt sander to remove any ridge where the tip of the table saw blade removed the wedge from your siding lumber.