Flashing exterior electrical boxes?
JoshRountree
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Do flanged exterior electrical boxes exist? All I can seem to find are boxes that look like the interior ones even though they say they’re for exterior. How does one flash around an outdoor electrical box? I did happen to find this, but I’d like to see a larger flange to tuck up under and over house wrap.
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We use those. Actually a similar one that just has one flange instead of two, but we use wood siding. I like to make a "light block" out of 5/4 stock and flash it in just like a window or door, but most people think that's overkill. With the one you pictured you could just use flashing tape to seal it against the housewrap.
Got a picture of how you do it?
Flashing lights that go on top of the boxes were going to be my next question.
Sorry, I don't think I do. I'll check at the office tomorrow though. It's a good question.
I can't remember who makes these, but I have seen ads and new product announcements from companies that make flashing specifically for wall penatrations.
They have all kinds from ones for AC lines, electrical boxes, water faucets, etc.
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I used these on a recent addition. http://www.aifittings.com/whnew74_newvinyl.htmI used a different version of DBVS1C- instead of a clear cover, mine has white covers which look better. Got 'em at the local Tristate Electrical Supply. About $30 a pop. The thing I like is that they count as in-use covers. And they're less obtrusive than the big bubble boxes since the actual "box" itself is recessed into the wall.
Edited 4/15/2009 7:47 am ET by frontiercc2
That's exactly what I was looking for, too bad the install pictures don't have the housewrap coming over the top, and under the bottom of the flanges.