This will ensure that the weight is evenly distributed and the box is level.
Vinyl siding window box brackets.
I used l shaped brackets.
To hang window boxes in the most common way you would have to put holes through the siding.
Wood window box this product is used for garden planter this product is used for garden planter size is 36 in.
This window box idea from the beginning took a lot of convincing that it was absolutely positively 100 necessary for survival.
Whenever there was rain and it soaked the planter boxes the weight would pull the siding away from the house.
Different vinyl siding hooks have different supporting weights.
Make sure you distance the hooks so that they are on each end of the box.
The material that solid wood flower wears place to use is pure natural wood character garden planter.
X 6 in weight is 4 2 lbs.
You ll drill holes all the way through to nestle bolts in these wood planks.
But if you fall in love with these steel brackets like my kind of weirdo here s another sneaky awesome and easy project i made them with.
Mount window box hayracks under windows or on walls with j hooks or vinyl siding hooks or to wooden deck rails with adjustable deck rail brackets.
Hanging window boxes can be tricky if your house is covered in vinyl siding.
We have vinyl siding and this summer i put up window boxes.
The hardest part is usually finding the studs to anchor the box or brackets but other than that it can be done with a fairly basic set of tools.
Andrew doesn t drill holes in the vinyl siding ever.
Metal window boxes work best with vinyl siding hooks because they typically have holes that will slide right onto the hooks.
The only other tools you need to attach your window box to vinyl siding are wood screws a drill and drill bits.
Purchase window box brackets wall brackets and hooks for hanging baskets.
Choose a lightweight metal or plastic window box for lighter weight 10 to 12 pound hooks.
I don t want to make that mistake or many more holes again so i want something sturdy permanent and good looking.
There are a few ways to attach a window box to siding.
With some special hardware and care you can overcome both of these issues.
Either 1 4 diameter bolts or 3 8 diameter bolts should do the trick depending on window box size and estimated maximum weight.
It is often used in streets communities parks and large amusement parks.
When hanging a window box on vinyl siding the wooden studs hidden beneath serve as the true mounting surface.
We have heavy duty wall brackets swivel hooks and iron wall mount brackets.
To install a window box on siding is a moderate task that many diy enthusiasts can often accomplish.