Instructions

Instructions for Measuring Siding for mounts and Installation.

Which mount you get is based on the siding size you specify. Not all the mounts will look the same but will be similar. Most will have a leg on them but some sizes do not (usually the 5" and above size mounts are flat wedges and do not have a leg or a notch at the top).

Details on the siding sizes and the mounts for each siding size are in the listing of the doorbell.

You do NOT specify which mount you want based on the doorbell size. The doorbell size is irrelevant as the front of the mount fits that specific doorbell.      The back of the mount is what goes against your siding and that is what you are measuring. The mount will never be bigger than the doorbell. For example: If you have a 4" long doorbell and 5" siding the mount will be designed to fit ON 5" siding but will not fill the full 5" and will have a gap above the doorbell of approx 1"

Example Vinyl Siding Types and Mount Color Choices:

In stock store mounts ONLY fit Standard Straight Lap Traditional Clapboard style sidings. They do not fit DUTCH LAP style siding. Contact me using the Request Custom Order Form Above if you have Dutch Lap style siding.

 

Measuring your Siding:

 

 

Standard Traditional Straight Lap Clapboard Vinyl Siding

To measure your siding you measure a single panel from the bottom lip of the top panel to the bottom lip of the next panel. On the panel you want your doorbell. It’s important to not only measure the height of panel but also the projection(how much one panel overlaps the other) when ordering to confirm fitment. If your siding projection does not measure 1/2 inch then there will be a gap at the bottom leg of the siding the distance of whatever your siding is and 1/2 inch. Also this will make the doorbell not face straight ahead either. It will be slightly pointed upwards 1-2degrees depending on the amount your projection is off from 1/2 inch. For best fitment for standard vinyl Siding your measurement should be 1/2 inch and match the drop down options for sizes in the store.

Example: Measuring Siding Height to choose proper mount

Measuring Siding size for mount

Example: Measuring Projection to confirm your siding is .5"  or 1/2" projection

 

Standard Straight Lap Board/Metal Siding

Board/Metal Mounts are for Hardi board, Cement Board, Cedar, Metal, Flat Front Aluminum(not dished aluminum siding) or any other flat front but slanted siding. To measure your siding you measure a single panel from the bottom lip of the top panel to the bottom lip of the next panel. On the panel you want your doorbell in the spot you want the doorbell. This is especially important on Board "Wood" siding as its cut uneven thicknesses. It’s important to not only measure the height of panel but also the projection(how much one panel overlaps the other) when ordering to confirm fitment. If your siding projection does not measure 3/8-7/16 inch then there will be a gap at the bottom leg of the siding the distance of whatever your siding is and 7/16 inch. Also this will make the doorbell not face straight ahead either. It will be slightly pointed upwards 1-2degrees depending on the amount your projection is off from 7/16 inch. For best fitment for Board Metal Siding your measurement should be 3/8 inch and match the drop down options for sizes in the store.

Example: Measuring Siding Height to choose proper mount

Measuring Siding size for mount

Example: Measuring Projection to confirm your siding is .325"  or 3/8" projection

 

Dutch Lap Style Vinyl Siding

If when you are measuring your siding to choose a size and you notice there is a "hump" in your tape measure and it does not lay flat on the siding. Then you most likely have Dutch Lap and will need to contact me using messaging, or if you are on my doorbellmounts.com site please use request custom order form at the top of the page.

None of these mounts offered in the online store fit Dutch Lap style siding.

 Dutch Lap Style Siding Example showing required measurements to make a Dutch Lap style siding mount. There is a slight custom up charge to make a Dutch Lap siding mount. Please contact me for details before sending measurements. There is NO HOA version available for Dutch Lap siding. All Dutch Lap siding mounts will be screw on attachment. If you want exact fitment you will have to send a piece of your siding. Dutchlap mounts are +/- 1/8" from your measurements provided since no two people measure siding the same. I will try my best to get you best fitment.

Please watch video at the top if you have concerns on how to measure this type siding as it goes into more details.

Dutchlap Siding

*In stock store items Do NOT fit on Dutch Lap style siding (Dutchlap siding has a flat front that proceeds into an angled top that slants backwards towards the house. ) For Dutchlap Dutch Lap vinyl siding please contact me for custom order as every Dutchlap siding panel is different and these have to be made to fit your siding dimensions. If you are not sure if you have Dutch Lap style siding. send me a picture of your siding. i can tell by looking at a picture.

Important Notes:

NO mounts available at doorbellmounts.com fit Dutch Lap.

Stock mounts for Standard Vinyl are designed for standard vinyl siding only with common 1/2 projection.

Stock mounts for Board/Metal are designed for Hardi board, cedar, metal, wood siding only with common 3/8 min - 7/16 max projection.

For more troubleshooting tips see bottom of page

https://www.doorbellmounts.com/pages/returnsorexchanges