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Installing outside light fixtures siding.
2 drill a 1 2 inch hole in the siding at the location where you want the fixture.
Twist the ground wire coming from your light fixture to the ground wire coming from the wall using a clockwise.
Check your manufacturer s instructions to verify.
Push the wire through the cable connecter then screw the block to the sheathing.
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Gently pull up on the.
Mark on the siding where you plan to install exterior lighting using a pencil.
Drill through the wall and through the siding to mark the location for the new outlet.
Screw the bolt down tightly so it is held firmly in place.
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Squeeze the bit between the box and the drywall.
Turn off the power by flipping off that breaker to the area where you ll install the light.
Don t worry if you make a small hole in the drywall.
Wrap the ground wire from the fixture to the ground bolt on your mount.
Installing light fixtures on vinyl siding step 1.
You can hide it later with the outlet cover plate.
For adequate support you can mount exterior light fixtures to a solid block or base which you usually install before or during the siding process.
Most exterior light fixtures come pre equipped with all the insulation they need and that includes a rubber gasket that seals the fixture against a flat surface.
If the gasket doesn t seal.
Remove portions of the vinyl.
How to install outdoor light fixtures be your own handyman home easier than you d think.