{"product_id":"arlington-5-16in-lap-siding-blk-electrical-mounting-kit","title":"Arlington 5\/16In Lap Siding Blk - Electrical Mounting Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Arlington \u003cstrong\u003e8131GC\u003c\/strong\u003e is a siding mounting block built to give a fixture or device a flat, sealed, paintable mounting surface on lap or vinyl siding. Specified by builders, electricians, exterior contractors and stocked in Canada by Maple Electric Supply for fast contractor and project delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer spec sheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.aimedia.co\/media\/individual_specsheet\/8131GC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"\u003eDownload the official Arlington spec sheet (PDF) ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTL;DR\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arlington 8131GC, siding mounting block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e vinyl siding builds, cementboard \/ hardie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-formed J-channel integration and weather-tight flange built into the block, so no caulking gymnastics are required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuick reference for the 8131GC: the points contractors and purchasers check first when matching a part to a project drawing or a takeoff line. Full installation and listing detail lives on the Arlington spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArlington part number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8131GC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Siding Mounting Blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon scopes where the Arlington 8131GC (and the rest of the Siding Mounting Blocks line) earns its place on the spec. It's not an exhaustive list, but a fast read on whether this is the right family for your application before you go deeper on the cut sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinyl siding builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCementboard \/ Hardie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStucco light fixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrick \/ masonry retrofits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Contractors Choose It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed for the applications stated on the Arlington spec sheet, so there are no jurisdictional surprises at inspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSized to common cladding profiles so the block sits flush, the J-channel meets clean, and the receptacle gasket actually seals against the siding face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistributed by a Canadian-owned stocking dealer. Maple Electric Supply ships from Ontario, so the SKU lands on site without cross-border duty calcs or week-long customs holds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by Arlington's North American manufacturing footprint: the same part number you've already spec'd on prior jobs, with the same listings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement and add-on availability through a Canadian supply channel, so short-notice job sites can pull additional units without re-engineering the order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose the Right Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare with sibling Arlington siding mounting blocks:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mapleelectricsupply.ca\/products\/arlington-siding-box-kit-dbl-flg-gc-paintable-grounding-clip\"\u003eArlington Siding Box Kit Dbl Flg Gc – Paintable, Grounding\u003c\/a\u003e: alternate Arlington siding mounting block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mapleelectricsupply.ca\/products\/arlington-8081f-box-only-gc-paintable-siding-mount-box\"\u003eArlington 8081F Box Only GC - Paintable Siding Mount Box\u003c\/a\u003e: alternate Arlington siding mounting block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mapleelectricsupply.ca\/products\/arlington-siding-box-kit-gc-universal-mounting-paintable-surface\"\u003eArlington Siding Box Kit GC - Universal Mounting, Paintable\u003c\/a\u003e: alternate Arlington siding mounting block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mapleelectricsupply.ca\/products\/mega-siding-box-arlington-light-fixture-mount-13-5x7-21\"\u003eMega Siding Box - Arlington Light Fixture Mount, 13.5\"x7.21\"\u003c\/a\u003e: 5\" trade size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mapleelectricsupply.ca\/collections\/arlington-siding-mounting-blocks\"\u003eArlington Siding Mounting Blocks collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting blocks must be installed before siding to maintain weather-tight seal. J-channel integration where applicable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary code reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e CEC Section 12 (Wiring Methods); CEC 26-700 (Wet Location Equipment).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify the Arlington listing on the current spec sheet matches your local AHJ's adopted code edition, since provincial amendments to the CEC can override the federal base text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm trade size, mounting style, and accessory pairing against the project drawings before ordering in volume. Maple Electric Supply's counter staff can pull the cut sheet on request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation must be completed by a qualified electrician where required by local code; the homeowner \/ unlicensed scope is narrower in Ontario than in several US jurisdictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Mistakes to Avoid\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatterns we see on returns, callbacks, and inspection re-visits around the Siding Mounting Blocks line. Most are small, and all are avoidable when the right SKU and accessory get pulled at the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing a vinyl block on Hardie (different J-channel depth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting before flashing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkipping the caulk seal at the perimeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainting before priming the paintable surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Bought With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArlington INBOX Weatherproof Boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArlington Liquid Tight Fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArlington Specialty Boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSourcing in Ontario\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourcing the 8131GC through Maple Electric Supply means a Canadian invoice in CAD, GST\/HST handled at the supplier level, and no surprise duty calls from a brokerage three weeks after the project closes. We stock the most-spec'd Arlington siding mounting blocks on-shelf in Ontario and pull additional units from the manufacturer on a short cadence for the long tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Arlington 8131GC UL and\/or CSA listed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArlington components are listed for the applications stated by the manufacturer. Always verify the listing on the product's spec sheet against your jurisdiction's adopted code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this part made in the USA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArlington Industries manufactures the bulk of its catalog in the United States. Confirm origin on the current spec sheet if it matters for your project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhich siding type is this designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVaries by configuration. Check the 8131GC datasheet for the exact dimensions, ratings, and accessory list before ordering in volume. Arlington updates spec sheets periodically, so spec the live version from the manufacturer's site for the current job.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew construction or retrofit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 8131GC datasheet is the authoritative source on this. Arlington publishes torque specs, listed conductor ranges, and accepted accessories per part number, and those values shift between revisions even when the SKU stays the same.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaintable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eConfirm against the published Arlington 8131GC cut sheet; values shift between configurations even inside the same family. Maple Electric Supply can email a current copy on request and flag any recent revisions that changed listed ratings.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the block include the J-channel integration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaple Electric Supply can pull the 8131GC spec sheet on request; answers here depend on the specific configuration and the listed conditions of use. Anything that affects code compliance should come straight from the manufacturer's current published documentation.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounts what kind of fixture (light, GFCI, hose bib)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRefer to the 8131GC product page on Arlington's site or contact Maple Electric Supply for a copy of the current spec sheet with all listed ratings. Generic family-level guidance is a starting point, but the SKU-level sheet is what the inspector will reference.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStocked in Canada by Maple Electric Supply.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contractor support, bulk pricing on request, local pickup and delivery available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARLINGTON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":9928400011311,"sku":"8131GC","price":33.82,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1804\/8655\/products\/arlington-arlington-5-16in-lap-siding-blk-electrical-mounting-kit-default-title-8131gc-018997089847-1053908369539.jpg?v=1762969804","url":"https:\/\/mapleelectricsupply.ca\/products\/arlington-5-16in-lap-siding-blk-electrical-mounting-kit","provider":"Maple Electric Supply ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}