Install Floodlight On Lap Siding

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Install floodlight on lap siding.

One way to improve your home s appearance at night is to install exterior lighting. If you have one of these you don t need to install an additional electric box. Builders edge 5 in. For adequate support you can mount exterior light fixtures to a solid block or base which you usually install before or during the siding process.

Visit a home improvement store to purchase an extension box that is the same shape as the outlet. A vinyl mounting block or j block designed for light fixtures replaces a section of the vinyl siding. Get free shipping on qualified light mounting blocks or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. 228 products in mounting blocks.

Step one installing the floodlight cam bracket. For pricing and availability. Except for larger widths fiber cement siding is blind nailed that is the one nail that holds the siding is hidden behind the next row of lap siding. For detailed instructions on installing your floodlight cam bracket watch the video below.

The mounting plate will be included. Installing your ring floodlight cam is a relatively easy process. Builders edge 6 625 in. Ply gem 8 5 in x 7 5 in vinyl electrical mounting block.

Push the wire through the cable connecter then screw the block to the sheathing. You can buy a vinyl mounting blocks with a preinstalled electric box to mount a fixture on vinyl siding. Screw a metal mounting plate over the electrical box. 008 clay surface mounting block for dutch lap siding model 130110008008 13 34 13 34.

The vinyl mounting block adds stability to the electrical fixture to support it in all types of weather. As with any other siding installations it is important to flash above all horizontal terminations such as above windows doors and other protrusions in the siding. Fit the plate around the electrical box and using the included screws fasten it to the wall.