vinyl siding mounting block question
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Surface Block

I have new carriage lights that I would like to install. Currently, they are just attached to the siding/electrical box, there is not decorative mounting block. I would like to use the above mounting block to "dress" it up a little but I'm not sure how the block stays attached to the siding. Does the light fixture hold it up? I could maybe put some caulk on the top of the block where it meets the lap of the siding.
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#11
If you open the link and scroll down you will find another link with the technical specifications and installation instructions for the product.
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or just open this link
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Woodenfish said:


If you open the link and scroll down you will find another link with the technical specifications and installation instructions for the product.




I saw that before I posted this question. That's not the correct product. That is for a new construction mounting block. I went to the website to find to correct instructions but I was not successful.
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#14
So you remove a couple sections of siding, attach the block, reinstall the siding.

You will need a tool to unhook the bottom of the siding.
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#15
Yes, the fixture will hold it in place. Or you could add a couple of hidden screws behind the fixture.

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#16
That looks a bit different that the trim piece / mounting block I used. However, yes the fixture held up the mounting block. I caulked around the outside of the trim piece with clear silicone.
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#17
i used one of these for the light by the garage door -- worked pretty well. yep, fixture itself holds the block in place, and it's been fine for years now.

i used a thin foam strip around the top and sides where it meets the siding.
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#18
I'd get longer screws and use the fixture to hold it on, then caulk at least the top and down the sides to prevent water intrusion.
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