Arlington 8141DBL Siding Mounting Kits with Built-in Box, White, 1/2-Inch (2 Pack)

As you're undoubtedly learning, if you need a double-sized or even triple-sized platform, it's not as simple as a trip to the major hardware retailers as they don't carry them. I even tried the smaller local guys as well as Ace to no avail. My advice is if you need a double-sized mounting platform, go with this item with the built in electrical box. You will probably encounter electrical box fitment problems if you go with another type of platform that allows you to reuse your original electrical box, and that won't be the only problem or even the largest problem you will face. I tried this product first:[...]and not only did my electrical box not fit properly into the empty center hole (circumference of the platform hole was considerably too large), the box does not lay flat but rather canted as it mounts to your siding which is canted. This fact has the considerable potential to make it difficult to mount your lighting fixture. Regardless of your light fixture's mounting hardware, your electrical box will be at an angle and you will want your light fixture to mount flush with the platform. With this product, you will have no such issues. I also found it to be made much better than other similar items. The plastic is solid and much more stout than the foam-like platforms I had read about and experienced firsthand. Strangely enough, these platforms were less expensive than the more cheaply made examples. Regardless, I had this platform installed on my siding and my light fixture attached to this platform in about 10 minutes. I could have used the first product that I purchased but it would have taken considerably longer to install. As my particular application called for 2 of these, it was much easier to go with this item and avoid all the "fine tuning." If I had any complaint whatsoever it would be that this item lacks the wood-like grain of my other (single-sized) exterior platforms, but it makes up for it with ease of installation and build quality. You literally punch out whatever holes you need from 3 central options for your wiring and perhaps for your light mounting hardware, mount the platform to your siding with 2 screws (which are included and are quite beefy; I ended up reusing my old screws) in any number of given positions within the built-in electrical box, mount your lighting fixture bracket to the box (screws are also included and will thread themselves into the given holes), make your electrical connections, and mount your light. You *may* want to caulk around the area where your wiring comes out of your siding as it is recommended in the instructions, but my lights are located on a covered porch area so this wasn't a concern for me. I also would not be worried about whether you need a 1/2 or 5/8 application. As long as you have 5" siding, these platforms should do the trick.It might sound somewhat complicated, but it isn't. I've read reviews for other platforms and some guys seem to be satisfied overall with their purchases, but they had to do considerably more work to get everything looking well. This product makes it as easy as can be. I would not hesitate to buy them again if needed and would recommend them to anyone needing this type of product.

Used this for two outside garage lights.

Exactly what I was looking for, but is more of an off white rather than white. I have three much brighter white ones installed when my garage was built, this is more of an off white or very light gray.

Easy to install

Great product, professional end result.

My mounting kit came open box, it’s packaged in that plastic pack of course. It had a couple scratches but i didn’t want to send back, rain was coming and I had to get my light back up. At least the hardware was all there and it didn’t seem like it was already attached to a house somewhere.I suppose there are other things you can do to mount a light to lap siding but this looked pretty painless and easy, and it was pretty easy. It says it’s paintable, so if it fades terrible I’ll paint it up. I gave it 3 star because it’s pricey for what it is, for ease and function I’d give it a 5.

Good quality product. Installation suggestion: if you have vinyl siding as mine: is 3 sections with 3 in each with 0.5 in thickness, this product will work, but you will have two 1-in gaps (1 on each side) to fill with caulk. I put insulation foam behind the holes before installation so that the caulk has something to grab on.I lined up the product with the hole of electrical wires so that I know which knock-out hole on the product to break off. Otherwise I might break off the wrong hole.

I siliconed where this met the siding and used it to mount the hot tub breaker. It would have been perfect if it was 1/2” longer but as is still better then a metal box sticking out off siding or worse yet cutting siding to mount metal bix to wood I’d buy again!

Because my siding was 4 3/8 long I had to cut the bottom to make it fit. It was also to short for my light so I made a piece of wood that fit under the mounting siding kit. Also one of the mounts had no box behind it and was real easy to mount with the 2 screws. The other one had a box behind the wall. I had to mount it with two very long screws with nuts and washers to get it at the right height.

I was dreading having to cut in a standard recessed electrical box for some retrofit exterior lights. This makes it so easy and looks so much cleaner. This adapter was a perfect fit for my half inch by 4 inch siding. It’s made of thick, quality plastic and has a solid feel to it. I was careful to secure it to a stud, and it’s held on VERY securely with the included screws. I used some silicone caulk around the sides once I had it mounted. The electrical box part of the mount is quite shallow and I was worried it would be too cramped, but in the end there was plenty of space to work with. I couldn’t be happier and so glad I found these before I tried a regular light box. Just be sure you get the right size/type for your siding to match.

I bought a new light fixture for the back of my house but it required a mounting block. I purchased this one after consulting with the installer. This one worked well because of its size and shape. I was very glad we were able to find it.

Product is great installed easy. Looks great. I recommend this product.

These are awesome. I never give 5 stars. Make sure you measure your siding depth. These make the new exterior lights look amazing. Worth the money.