4-1/4 inch New construction/retrofit mounting plate. Constructed of galvanized steel, this new construction mounting plate is used to mount 4-1/4 inch aluminum remodel housings. A stamped line allows the plate to be cut, bent and inserted into existing drywall, when adding pot lights into a retrofit application. Plate includes foldable tabs which can secure the plate to the pot lights and/or mounting surface. The plate includes mounting holes to align plate to any type of installation. Alignment notches on plate are to help aligning multiple plates.