Well this was a new one, a new client called and asked me to install some window boxes.
Fortunately the manufacturer had a how to video, but even then, it was one of those things you have to be super careful about, as those boxes get heavy especially when full of water. So, here we go.
So here is the house front, you can see holes in the vinyl siding where the old box was. I was hopeful that the previous installer had located the studs for me (heavy window boxes must be in a stud, preferably two).
The studfinder said yes altho the feel of the lag screws was a little soft, so I ended up moving the locations a little. It was hard because the box had to be centered on the window, but the studs were not centered. Lots of measuring and math!! And the box, even when empty, was pretty heavy.
The blue tape is telling me how to center the box, also where the studs are supposedly located. Here I have installed the lag screws. It all felt good. And level.
So once installed I had to put a bead of clear silicone on the top edge, I always take the extra effort to make a caulk bead look nice with my magic tricks. All the holes in the siding had to be caulked as well. Nice and waterproof.
And done:
Oy that was a tough coupla hours in the hot sun putting in two of these, but customer was very happy. I am eager to see it with flowers blooming.
