The siding isn t flat so i was wondering how to install exterior lights by my entry doors so that the base of the light sits flush on the siding.
How to install light on siding.
Run electric cable from the nearest.
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.
The one above and around your existing fixture.
Drill a 1 2 inch hole in the siding at the location where you want the fixture.
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Use a malco sideswiper to unlock and rehook the siding then install something like this.
You can buy a vinyl mounting blocks with a preinstalled electric box to mount a fixture on vinyl siding.
I live in a 30 year old house with 30 year old vinyl siding.
How to put on new exterior light fixtures with aluminum siding 1.
Push the wire through the cable connecter then screw the block to the sheathing.
If you ve connected the electric cable to power be sure the power is off before you connect the light.
Mounting box with built in electrical box.
Turn off the power by flipping off that breaker to the area where you ll install the light.
How to install an exterior light fixture on siding things you will need.