[dave from deland]

I want to replace the original outside lights on my Villages wood frame with vinyl siding home. I bought some replacement lights at Home Depot (wall, pole and over the door hanging). I don't see how I can can switch out the ones I bought without cutting into the vinyl siding, which I don't want to do. I am going to return them.

Does anyone know where I can just buy different replacement fixtures that will allow for a simple swap installation?. Naturally, any suggestions as to who to hire to the do the switch would be appreciated.

[Villager Joyce]

Lennart. I believe in going to the professionals when electricity is involved.

[villagetinker]

When I did this up North, I was able to purchase a square/rectangular transition piece that allowed me to cutout the existing siding to fit the transition piece and then mount the new light in the transition piece. The result looked like a frame around the base of the lamp. Not sure is this will work for you depending on house colors and trim colors.
Hope this helps.

[DangeloInspections]

villagetinker is correct. On a vinyl siding home you should have vinyl mounting backers or plates. If you already have these the fixtures should be an easy swap.

If you do not, then you most likely have the fixtures mounted directly on the vinyl siding. This is a sub-par way of installation as it requires a degree of caulking between the fixture and the siding.

You can buy these mounting plates at the big box stores, T&D, even Pat's Sales. They come in different colors and sizes. If you are mounting these on each side of the garage it is an easy job, as the existing siding pieces are short. I am sure YouTube has videos on how to install vinyl siding mounting plates.

Please do not cut the vinyl siding and have the fixture be installed directly on the sheathing as this would be a very poor installation.

Hope this helps!

Frank

[dirtbanker]

Link to instructions for "after siding is up"

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...93990622,d.cGU

[dave from deland]

Originally Posted by dirtbanker

Link to instructions for "after siding is up"

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...93990622,d.cGU

I thank each and every one of you for your input.

[villagetinker]

Any time we can help, TV is wonderful with the people willing to help fellow villagers.