How To Replace Siding Cover Behind Light

I replaced the old plastic one that.

How to replace siding cover behind light.

This is an easy diy project that is common for most houses. Nail a piece of metal drip edge to the top of the. Cut out the siding above and on each side of the block but leave the siding below the block intact. A vinyl mounting block or j block designed for light fixtures replaces a section of the vinyl siding.

The vinyl mounting block adds stability to the electrical fixture to support it in all types of weather. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife. Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1. If you don t have the electrical skills you can still do the carpentry portion of the installation and hire an electrician to finish the wiring.

Align the mounting block hole over where the light wiring comes out of the house. With fiber cement instead of attaching a light fixture over siding you re siding up to a light fixture. Level the block parallel with how the siding is going to be and nail it into place with 2 1 2 roofing nails. In this video i install a new metal range hood exhaust cap.

Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out.