Raindog Blank Plate - Rainscreen Siding Mounting Plate for Handrails and Doorbells, 4.5 in. x 6.5 in.
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Raindog Blank Plate
The Raindog Blank Plate is a rainscreen mounting plate that gives handrails, doorbells and similar hardware a flat, sealed surface to fasten to where they penetrate the siding, using a built-in rainscreen channel and a double water seal system to route water away from the fastener opening instead of letting it pool against the wall. It is molded from copolymer UV-stabilized polypropylene, about 4.5 in. x 6.5 in. at the face, with a hole sized for 1/2 in. pipe and an easy knockout for larger fasteners.
Features and Common Uses
- Built-in rainscreen channel diverts water away from the siding surface around the fastener penetration
- Double water seal system at the mounting point
- Copolymer UV-stabilized polypropylene, average 0.09 in. wall thickness
- Hole sized for 1/2 in. pipe, with an easy knockout for larger fasteners
- Approximately 4.5 in. x 6.5 in. face size
Commonly used for:
- Mounting exterior handrails through vinyl or fiber cement siding
- Mounting doorbells and similar hardware that need a flat, sealed surface on siding
- New construction and re-side jobs needing a standoff mounting surface for hardware
Specifications
| Brand | Raindog |
|---|---|
| Product Line | Blank Plate (Mounting Plate) |
| Material | Copolymer UV-stabilized polypropylene |
| Face Size | approx. 4.5 in. x 6.5 in. |
| Wall Thickness | average 0.09 in. |
| Hole / Knockout | Sized for 1/2 in. pipe, easy knockout for larger fasteners |
| Water Management | Double water seal system with rainscreen channel |
| Colours | Black, White |
Water-management performance is based on Raindog's own independent laboratory testing of its mounting plate line, which reported minimal leakage against competing designs; the surrounding siding, flashing and fastener installation still control overall performance at the wall. Source: Raindog Component Lab Test Results (PDF).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same thing as a mounting plate or mounting block?
Yes. Raindog calls it a Blank Plate; it is the same category of product as a siding mounting plate or mounting block used for handrails and doorbells.
What size hole does it have?
A hole sized for 1/2 in. pipe, with an easy knockout for larger fasteners.