Mounting A Mailbox To Siding

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Mounting a mailbox to siding.

Since a mailbox is too heavy for glue to support it s best to use s hooks to mount your mailbox. 11 drill holes. Another site recommended finding studs and drilling through the siding to mount the mailbox with the option of caulk in the drill holes to prevent moisture from entering the wall. If you want to hang something from your vinyl siding don t even think about drilling through it to attach a hook to the sheathing.

Free delivery with 45 order. The mailbox is 8 5 pounds so not sure that would work long term or if it s even recommended. Though post mounted mailboxes near the curb tend to be more popular there are many advantages to installing a mailbox connected to. Some wall mount mailboxes come with an installation template that allow you to affix a sheet of paper or cardboard to the wall for easier marking.

Step 2 hold your mailbox to line up the mounting holes with the holes on your vinyl siding s hooks and insert the mounting screws. I d create a mounting block pre drill holes through the siding and into the sheathing and then mount the block with screws. Nextstone sandstone 8 in. The safest way to hang anything from vinyl siding is by using either glue or vinyl siding s hooks.

I mounted a mailbox straight to my vinyl siding and the top can t open all the way because the squishiness of the vinyl doesn t allow it to sit flush against the wall the way it s supposed to. There are at least three alternative ways to do it. This renders the siding vulnerable to moisture and voids the warranty even if you seal the hole. Wall mount mailbox the process to secure a mailbox on the outside of your home stays the same regardless of what your home is make of the only thing that changes is the tool you use to secure your mailbox.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Open the mailbox and insert a pencil through the mounting holes on the back of the mailbox to mark the wall. White polypropylene mini mounting block for siding model 146100001 10 68 10 68. Wall mounted mailboxes that are attached to vinyl siding are convenient and look really nice.

However there are some things you need to consider before installing one. Onyx small universal mounting block model ss mbs on 15 09 15 09. Most homes are make of plywood with siding or some type of brick or block.