Set the block into place as shown and screw it to 1 2 in.
How to make you own siding mounting block.
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.
Connect the wires mount the fixture and caulk around the block so it s watertight.
A random orbital power sander is the best tool for the job.
Sand both faces of the board thoroughly with 150 grit paper.
If you use a block without an electrical box shift the existing electrical box out so you can mount the fixture to it.
Drill and countersink pilot holes for screws in two opposite corners.
Use a jigsaw to cut a hole in the block to fit around the outlet box.
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.
What you will need 1 x 6 pine boards 2 x 4 pine boards 1 x 2 furring strip 2 1 4 screws latex painters caulk sandpaper sander paint 18 volt drill with screw head attachment.
Constructed from high performance polymers our vinyl siding mounting blocks withstand extreme weather and hold their color for the life of your home.