Install Outdoor Light In Vinyl Block

One way to improve your home s appearance at night is to install exterior lighting.

Install outdoor light in vinyl block.

How to mount lights using a vinyl mounting block about the author chris deziel has a bachelor s degree in physics and a master s degree in humanities. This is a pretty straightforward project and doesn t require cutting the sidings of the. Constructed of durable vinyl this 6 in. Usually the siding guys leave my wire stubbed out and i put a siding block on after the fact.

However light fixtures must be secured to an electrical box. Today we re going to install a porch light to the side of our home. Hi all today i went to hang exterior lights on a new construction home i wired up and encountered vinyl siding blocks that were new to me. The vinyl mounting block adds stability to the electrical fixture to support it in all types of weather.

The block we show here has a built in electrical box so you don t need the one in the wall. The unique hinge design allows for easy installation without having to remove electrical receptacles and water. Kohler 4 6875 in x 4 6875 in fiber cement plumbing hose mounting block. Builders edge 6 625 in.

Each mounting block ensures an even and level surface for transitioning from siding to a fixture. Split recessed mounting block white is a low maintenance way to mount large light fixtures. A vinyl mounting block or j block designed for light fixtures replaces a section of the vinyl siding. Item 1030900 model 97339 na.

Im assuming that these boxes arent rated for wiring inside. Surface mounts e z block ply gem s one piece surface mounts are designed for mounting small light fixtures water faucets and other accessories to vinyl and aluminum siding. X constructed of durable vinyl this 6 in. 123 white dutch lap surface universal mounting block.