Attaching String Lights To Siding

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Attaching string lights to siding. Replaced old light fixture with a waterproof outlet and hung string lights. Continue this process adding staples near each light. Get home improvement tips or ask tom your own home improvement questions. The first thing to do is measure for both your string lights and the cable guide wire you need for spanning across any open spaces.

Starting with the string light closest to your power supply use a staple gun to fasten the lights under your railing. Tom tynan hosts homeshow radio every saturday and sunday on sportsradio 610. Pull the string of lights taut as you go. Plan your light design on paper so you know where to install the hooks on your siding.

Push the wire through the cable connecter then screw the block to the sheathing. I am using mini led lights and i plan on having 4 colors of 100 light strings around each window of my 2 story house. I am hard at work building my equipment obtaining supplies and designing my display. Turn the clip right side up and pop it.

The question i have for now is how do you attach the strings of lights to vinyl siding. Secondly make sure you have secure anchor points for your light strands. A third alternative is to hang a light item from a suction cup attached to the siding but this only works if the siding is smooth and untextured. Thanks to checking in with chelsea and this video for giving me the sheperds ho.

For adequate support you can mount exterior light fixtures to a solid block or base which you usually install before or during the siding process. Mounting box with built in electrical box. First if you re stringing your lights across the yard rather than around the perimeter of a porch ceiling for example then it s best to secure your string lights to a tension wire for additional support. You may have to make a small notch on the lower lip of the slat for the wire to pass through.

Turn the hook sideways and slip the lip of the. How should i go about attaching these without drilling holes or. Install the bulbs and check your lights. I am a newbie to this fun hobby.