Gas Lantern Mounting on an Angled Wall

On-Site: Solving a Sloped Siding Mount for a Gas Lantern

Published as part of the Flambeaux Lighting How We Build It series, real solutions for real installation challenges.

This one comes straight from a job site. We went out to a customer’s home to walk through an installation that a box store lantern, or an imported one, simply couldn’t handle. Here’s what we ran into, and how we solved it.

 

The Problem: Siding That Doesn’t Sit Flat

The client wanted the lantern mounted directly to the siding. That’s a common request. What wasn’t common was the siding itself: large boards set at a noticeable angled slope.

A standard backplate is flat. Angled siding is not. Mount a flat plate against a sloped surface and the fixture doesn’t hang plumb, it leans. You get a gap at the top or bottom, uneven pressure on the fasteners, and a lantern that looks off the moment you step back from the wall.

The Fix: A Backplate Sloped to Match

We took the lantern’s mounting backplate and sloped it to meet the exact angle of this customer’s siding. Once it was against the wall, the fixture hung plumb, straight and level, the way it’s supposed to.

That’s not a stock part. It’s built to match the wall it’s going on. Every lantern we make can be adjusted this way, because we’re the ones building it, not just selling it out of a box.

Why You Won’t Get This From a Box Store

A big-box retailer or an imported lantern brand sells you what’s on the shelf. If your wall doesn’t match the plate, that’s your problem to solve on install day.

Flambeaux builds every lantern by hand in our Louisiana workshop, and we’re used to getting out on real job sites and solving what’s actually in front of us, not just what’s in the catalog. Angled siding, unusual wall depths, coastal hardware needs, we handle it as part of the order, not as an afterthought.

Watch the Job

See the sloped mount up close on this installation:

@flambeauxlighting Not all homes are built the same… so why should every lantern be? ✨ At Flambeaux, we custom craft lanterns to fit YOUR home’s unique siding, style, and vision — from brick and stucco to Hardie board, vinyl, wood, and more. Every detail is built with precision so your lighting looks seamless, elegant, and made just for you. 🔥🏡 Because great lighting shouldn’t just fit your house… it should elevate it. #Flambeaux #CustomLanterns #ExteriorLighting #LuxuryLighting #HomeDesign ♬ Saturday – wizzow

Have a Wall That Doesn’t Sit Flat?

If your siding is angled, your wall has an unusual profile, or you’re just not sure a standard mount will sit right, tell us before you order. We’ll ask a few questions about your siding type and pitch, and we’ll build the backplate to match.

Call us at 1-866-799-8443. Five minutes on the phone saves a lot of back-and-forth on install day.

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