Install Mailbox On Vinyl Siding

Drill 1 1 2 holes in your siding cut pieces of pvc pipe to slide into holes to bring box flush to siding caulk around pipe and on exposed edge install mailbox view entire discussion 8 comments 9 2k.

Install mailbox on vinyl siding.

Installation instructions made easy for you. How to install a mailbox to vinyl siding step one. 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. Vinyl siding is not made to be drilled.

If you have the cement board siding then pre drill holes first and don t over tighten or you will crack that stuff. Add vinyl siding s hooks. Thanks for stopping by. Place your mailbox 6 to 8 inches back from the curb.

Here are the guidelines for placing a mailbox directly from the usps. The mailbox came with 4 screws maybe 1 long that can supposedly be used to mount it to a wall. Mounting a mailbox to vinyl siding step 1 slide the vinyl siding s hooks under and over your vinyl siding. Insert screws into the top holes and hang on the wall only twisting the screws in halfway.

There are at least three alternative ways to do it. Rest a level on top of the mailbox to double check it is flat. They would also work to hang lights around a window not having to drill hole in the siding. You can drill through and mount the box over vinyl no problem.

This renders the siding vulnerable to moisture and voids the warranty even if you seal the hole. If you do not have a raised curb contact your local postmaster for guidance. Buy a wall mounted mailbox there are a variety of usps approved wall mounted mailboxes available anywhere from. Just don t over tighten the screws and crush the siding.

Position your mailbox 41 to 45 inches from the road surface to the bottom of the mailbox or point of mail entry. Insert screws into the bottom holes and drill in only halfway again checking that mailbox is level.