How do you mount an outside light by an entry door on vinyl siding?
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Our vinyl siding is "lapped" so it is not a flat surface. Is there some form of a mounting "plate" that would overlap or help make the light become flush against the siding? Does my question make sense?! Sorry, I'm a senior and it's hard for me to describe the situation ...
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Homedepot, Menards, Lowes sell vinyl siding mounting blocks for light fixtures.
https://www.homedepot.com/b/Light/N-5yc1vZ1z0tpsc/Ntk-EnrichedProductInfo/Ntt-vinyl+siding+mounting+block?Ntx=mode+matchpartialmax&NCNI-5&visNavSearch=vinyl%20siding%20mounting%20block&storeSelection=
Amazon also has them
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=vinyl+siding+mounting+blocks+for+lights&crid=Q8TJ7YP4G3PA&sprefix=vinyl+siding+mounting%2Caps%2C1301&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_4_21
Yes, your question makes total sense.
I understood what you were asking, and William had the right answer.
Yes we have such a mounting plate that our contractor installed.
Its helpful in my opinion to paint this plate before installation if you wish it to match your siding. Mine bothered me being a white plate with my tan siding a black lanterns.
Go to Lowes or Home Depot. There are vinyl mounts for all types of lighting for vinyl siding.
Here is photo of mine. It is lapped siding as well.
Hi! The mounting blocks William directed you to are the best method. Good luck!
This shows you how to mount it to vinyl siding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q31ibK5vCP4
Yes there is a plate that covers the lapped vinyl. Easy to find online. Vinyl Siding Lights: How to Mount Lights Using a Vinyl ...
www.familyhandyman.com/project/vinyl-siding-lights-ho…
There should be proper edge pieces for vinyl siding for light and electrical boxes. Check with your local hard ware or building store
Yes, your question made total sense. You can get a plate at your local home improvement store, just let a salesperson know what you need. Have you considered a solar light instead? It might be easier.
Wedged Mounting Block is best but could use angled pipe, water sealed.