Vinyl siding isn t waterproof it lets water behind it by design.
Connect party lights to vinyl soffit.
Hgtv shows a freestanding solution for hanging lights using planters and wood posts.
Layout designs for outdoor lights.
Hold the first clip beneath the piece of siding you want to attach to.
1 start by identifying trees side of home to secure lights.
One way to improve your home s appearance at night is to install exterior lighting.
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With a helper string the lights from one tree to the next holding them carefully to make sure the holes are the right distance apart.
Café lights add a gorgeous glow to an outdoor living space but they can be tricky to hang if you don t have trees or other tall objects to string them from.
Regardless get some hooks so you don t have to deal with the holes if you ever get rid of the lights.
The vinyl mounting block adds stability to the electrical fixture to support it in all types of weather.
Turn the light switch off.
Sometimes there is no other option but to have posts installed.
Unplug the cord from your outlet.
Connect the snap hook on the cable guide wire to the screw hook at one end of the span see figure 1.
Leave a little slack at the area closest to the power source and use a staple gun with in.
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.
Snap hook run the unfinished end of the cable to the other screw hook loop it through and then loop the cable guide wire back through another cable clip see figure 2.
Staples to attach the string lights closest to the power source.
A vinyl mounting block or j block designed for light fixtures replaces a section of the vinyl siding.
Mark the spots on the trees and drill guide holes.
Drill guide holes on the trees where you want to hang the lights.
3 turn the clip right side up and pop it into.
Turn the hook sideways and slip the lip of the clip under the lip of the siding.
Push the wire through the cable connecter then screw the block to the sheathing.
Flip the power source s light switch to test them to make sure they work.
Plug your lights in at your power source.
Choosing a layout design for hanging outdoor lights can be challenging.