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.
Attaching string lights to siding.
Replaced old light fixture with a waterproof outlet and hung string lights.
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.
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.
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Secondly make sure you have secure anchor points for your light strands.
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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.
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The question i have for now is how do you attach the strings of lights to vinyl siding.
How should i go about attaching these without drilling holes or.
Plan your light design on paper so you know where to install the hooks on your siding.
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Mounting box with built in electrical box.
You may have to make a small notch on the lower lip of the slat for the wire to pass through.
Turn the clip right side up and pop it.
Turn the hook sideways and slip the lip of the.
Install the bulbs and check your lights.
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Continue this process adding staples near each light.
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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.
Push the wire through the cable connecter then screw the block to the sheathing.
Hold the first clip beneath the piece of siding you want to attach to.
