Installing Water Spigot Siding Box

Hold each piece up to the faucet pipe and mark with a pencil where the pipe will pass through the.

Installing water spigot siding box.

Find location inside of house and drill a 1 4 inch pilot hole from the inside through the siding. Installation services specials offers local ad store finder. White polypropylene mini mounting block for siding model 146100001 10 68 10 68. This will give you a clean cut through the siding.

Make sure the pex runs inside it to protect it from sunlight uv rays reduce its life. Screw the sill cock flange to the post and install a screw on backflow preventer. Truck tool rental. Box 20 69 box free delivery with 45 order.

We cut a length of hollow pvc fence post to mount the faucet but you can build your own post out of any material. From outside use a hole saw to drill for your new pipe. Cut the siding into two pieces if the faucet will be located in the middle of a piece of siding. Check for any hidden underground cables such as phone or electric cables in the area where you plan to install the exterior water lines.

Set the post at least 18 in. Do not install a water system near underground cables. Constructed from high performance polymers our vinyl siding mounting blocks withstand extreme weather and hold their color for the life of your. If you are using a mounting block you will need to cut out for the block and then pull back the siding to get the backing plate installed.