How To Install Light On Clapboard Siding

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How to install light on clapboard siding.

Work has begun on the exterior finish. Then mount 4 quad box in plug. Cut a mounting block out of 1 inch lumber to mount a fixture on vinyl or clapboard siding. The block should be rectangular and large enough to accommodate the base of the fixture.

Using a table saw rip 1 1 2 inches off the top of a clapboard for a starter strip. In my last article i wrote about installing a fence post. Prop its thickest edge 1 8 inch above the water table. In the case of a light fixture you can use a specially molded light weight house siding mounting bracket that sits over the clapboard.

Although it was dirty and hard work i enjoyed every minute of it. Secure it to every other stud with one 7d nail. Hole saw a 5 hole in siding and use same holesaw to cut a 5 slug of trim board to insert in hole. Co written by emanuel silva.

Natural wood siding lap clapboard or beveled is still a common exterior finish. Here we ve compiled his best how to tips for stress free diy projects. Make up a surface block or try to buy one to fit siding profile and mount box in surface block. Seeing that fence post today standing plumb and solid makes me feel glad that all the steps i did were well worth it.

Contractors are installing the cedar trim casing and grounds and continue on to begin installing the clapboard siding. By carter silva on february 6 2015. Line up the lower edge or butt edge of the first full width clapboard so that it covers the starter strip and lies a hair above the water table. How to install wood lap clapboard or beveled siding part 1.