Installing Exterior Wall Mounted Lights

For adequate support you can mount exterior light fixtures to a solid block or base which you usually install before or during the siding process.

Installing exterior wall mounted lights.

To install a wall mounted light you ll use a ceiling box and wire just as you would for a ceiling light. Outdoor lighting can be a great way to improve the ambiance of the exterior of your home. If the gasket doesn t seal. If you don t have an outdoor box to tap in to consider installing one on your house.

Make sure your new outdoor light fixture is firmly attached to the wall. Trace the pancake electrical junction box in desired position on the outdoor wall. It incorporates a combination light switch outlet photo 11. Mounting box with built in electrical box.

Finish securing the light fixture to the mounting plate. Push the wire through the cable connecter then screw the block to the sheathing. Check that it is straight and make adjustments. In our project we run a line from an existing outdoor outlet on the house to a light and receptacle at the edge of a garden path.

Most exterior light fixtures come pre equipped with all the insulation they need and that includes a rubber gasket that seals the fixture against a flat surface. Chip out remaining. Some models will vary but most outdoor light fixtures use a screw or clip design to hold your new fixture in place. Use a hammer drill to drill into granite if applicable or cut outdoor siding using a hole saw.

Most sconces mount with a center stud so you can level the fixture even if the box is not level. Ensure power feed is safely turned off at the circuit breaker panel. Install outdoor lighting with help from an electrical contractor in. The outlet is always hot and the switch controls only the light.

On average it should take about three hours to run cable install a switch and mount two wall sconces.