I am an ex-contractor.Did a lot of custom work.Doing our own home exterior over.Looked at every wall sconce I could find on line.No big box store had unique lights to our taste.Settled on this.Better than I expected.Great packaging.Arrived 2 days early.Easy install for someone w/ that skill.You'll need a 4.5" X 8.5" siding block for a clean flush fit.Actual finish a little darker than presents on computer screen but very attractive.All cast alum construction,very lite but seems very sturdy.My wife says we are buying more for all the doors.Did sides of garage so far.