junglejim Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 I’m going to be installing some outdoor lights onto my cladding (thermo ayous). I’m trying to preempt and ensure there are holes/grommets etc in the correct positions but presumably the area should also be battened or a timber plate (plywood) fitted behind the cladding to give the light something strong to attach to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Won’t you just screw it to the cladding how heavy is this light ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglejim Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 23 minutes ago, Russell griffiths said: Won’t you just screw it to the cladding how heavy is this light ?? Thanks… just a standard light but wasn’t sure whether it’s better to support behind as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 57 minutes ago, junglejim said: Thanks… just a standard light but wasn’t sure whether it’s better to support behind as well. Depends on the cladding? Are you using something substantial or DIY shop ultra thin shiplap cladding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglejim Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 32 minutes ago, ProDave said: Depends on the cladding? Are you using something substantial or DIY shop ultra thin shiplap cladding? Thermowood cladding… good quality but slightly unsure about fixing strength as tends to be quite light and soft ish hence considering reinforcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 If it's not something you're familiar with, then it's worth buying a pack of screws with plugs, so you know they are compatible, even though you only need a few. I'd recommend a big brand too like Rawl or Fischer. Get stainless steel screws if there is a choice. Something like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G and J Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 32 minutes ago, saveasteading said: If it's not something you're familiar with, then it's worth buying a pack of screws with plugs, so you know they are compatible, even though you only need a few. I'd recommend a big brand too like Rawl or Fischer. Get stainless steel screws if there is a choice. Something like this. They are fantastic for masonry. For cladding I think battening where you know you’ll be putting a light is a really good idea. The windage on some lights is huge and a rattling light is bad news. I’d not go for ply myself behind the cladding as that might get wet from time to time, so a few extra treated battens in the right places is a good plan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Chuck a 300 square of plywood behind the cladding, but leave a large hole in the centre for a bit of wiggle room when fitting the light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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