Attaching String Lights To Siding

When measuring for the lights be sure to take into account enough length to get to your electrical source and with the cable guide wire be sure to order enough to loop the cable back on itself at all mounting points adding about 12 inches to each span should be sufficient.

Attaching string lights to siding.

How should i go about attaching these without drilling holes or. You may have to make a small notch on the lower lip of the slat for the wire to pass through. 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.

I am a newbie to this fun hobby. Secondly make sure you have secure anchor points for your light strands. Tom tynan hosts homeshow radio every saturday and sunday on sportsradio 610. 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.

Install the bulbs and check your lights. We would like to show you a description here but the site won t allow us. 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. Mounting box with built in electrical box.

Starting with the string light closest to your power supply use a staple gun to fasten the lights under your railing. The question i have for now is how do you attach the strings of lights to vinyl siding. Thanks to checking in with chelsea and this video for giving me the sheperds ho. For example if you want to.

Hold the first clip beneath the piece of siding you want to attach to. Turn the clip right side up and pop it. Replaced old light fixture with a waterproof outlet and hung string lights. Pull the string of lights taut as you go.

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. Plan your light design on paper so you know where to install the hooks on your siding. Turn the hook sideways and slip the lip of the. Continue this process adding staples near each light.