Outdoor wall light challenge

[sgarson]

Steel octal box on outside wall with light fixture. Customer just had the house resided with stucco, with trim that now comes close enough to the box that a light fixture won't fit. If it were indoor, I could simply attach a steel box extension. But being outside, that's not acceptable. I don't want to dig out the present box to install a weatherproof box, since the stucco repair will be costly, and it was just done a week ago. But do I have an alternative?

Steve

 

[LarryFine]

Round W/P extension box, clear caulk between the extension box and the stucco, small gap at the bottom.

 

[letgomywago]

Do a arlington outdoor all in one box with mounting block

 

[LarryFine]

Do a arlington outdoor all in one box with mounting block

It may not clear the obstruction. (Look next to ruler in pic again)

 

[letgomywago]

It may not clear the obstruction. (Look next to ruler in pic again)

It can be trimmed

 

[rambojoe]

Alternatively the extension and a addition of the same thickness popout (squared) around the outlet is a solution.
Either the stucco guy is pricey or the electrician is pricey...

 

[rambojoe]

To quell any question, yes of course the popout would need a skim of stucco and paint...the square should be large enough for a coach light base. Sometimes a thick painted block of wood can be obscure enough..