Mounting A Mailbox To Siding

However there are some things you need to consider before installing one.

Mounting a mailbox to siding.

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. 11 drill holes. This renders the siding vulnerable to moisture and voids the warranty even if you seal the hole. Benefits of mounting a mailbox to siding.

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. I d create a mounting block pre drill holes through the siding and into the sheathing and then mount the block with screws. Free delivery with 45 order. Since a mailbox is too heavy for glue to support it s best to use s hooks to mount your mailbox.

Nextstone sandstone 8 in. Free delivery with 45 order. The safest way to hang anything from vinyl siding is by using either glue or vinyl siding s hooks. Wall mounted mailboxes that are attached to vinyl siding are convenient and look really nice.

The mailbox is 8 5 pounds so not sure that would work long term or if it s even recommended. White polypropylene mini mounting block for siding model 146100001 10 68 10 68. There are at least three alternative ways to do it. Onyx small universal mounting block model ss mbs on 15 09 15 09.

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 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. 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.

Though post mounted mailboxes near the curb tend to be more popular there are many advantages to installing a mailbox connected to. 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.