Ran into this nightmare when residing house. Company that we hired did not care and were not primarily siding. We have several different sized intrusions in house. Lights, outlets, different air vents, garden water hoses spigots, air conditioning, and external electric boxes for power and internet. They did a garbage job and I had to go through and redo. I looked at neighbors houses to see what best looking solutions were. Like you I disliked the plastic box plate things. I just used blocks of wood and painted to seal them from elements.

@frankvucolo6249

6 ай бұрын

That’s what got me started on this. Got a new patio and the wife wanted all new lights. I had replaced one prior and used the wood and paint. Had to scrape and repaint that one. Not really a big deal, but like I said. Got me thinking. I guess the builders can save a lot of money by shortcutting this when they are finishing up the house. In the spring, I plan to go around and do dryer vent, range hood vent, outlet boxes and gas pipe, too.

Good job frank. Did you end up caulking the small gap around the mounting block. I will have to use that material as well

@frankvucolo6249

6 ай бұрын

Thanks. Yes I did.