Mounting Hole In Aluminium Siding

The less you have to cut the better.

Mounting hole in aluminium siding.

Give yourself at least. Free delivery with 45 order. White polypropylene mini mounting block for siding model 146100001 10 68 10 68. Don your latex gloves again then pull off a small chunk of aluminum repair epoxy from the tube.

Free delivery with 45 order. Onyx small universal mounting block model ss mbs on 15 09 15 09. Clean the area around the hole in the aluminum with a sponge soaked in warm water mixed with liquid detergent. Rinse thoroughly with water to remove the detergent dirt and debris.

Item 89145 model 130110007097. Aluminum is lightweight and cost effective thus many porches in the united states are outfitted with aluminum roofs or walls. Using metal screws with painted heads is an alternate method to install exterior shutters on all types of siding stucco and masonry. Drill a 1 2 inch hole in the siding at the location where you want the fixture.

Sand the corners of the area you cut and lightly sand an area of about 1 inch on both sides the top and bottom of the gap. Run electric cable from the nearest point of connection to the hole and push the end through. Outline the back of a remodeling electrical box on the siding with a pencil and cut around the outline with a keyhole saw. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

If you wish to attach plants or hang other outdoor decorations to an aluminum porch you must take precaution to prevent denting the aluminum or damaging the integrity of the aluminum. Cut a portion of the intact siding material to match the piece you just cut out. Builders edge 6 625 in x 6 625 in clay vinyl universal mounting block. Peel off any excess so the patch is flush with the front of the aluminum siding.

Reposition the shutter on the wall. Take the x acto knife and cut out the portion of the aluminum siding that contains the large hole. Work fast because this stuff sets up quick. Pull the electrical wire through the back of the box then fit it in the.

Use a drill with a multi purpose 11 64 inch bit to pre drill holes through the shutter for the screws at each reference mark.