Attaching String Lights To Vinyl Siding

Hooks made to hang light strings have a flap or catch built in to secure the cord.

Attaching string lights to vinyl siding.

There are at least three alternative ways to do it. Attach the outlet on the string lights to an extension cord. Secure the cord to a wall or a post with cord clips. It felt way too busy like a crazy web.

If desired install an outlet timer so your lights automatically turn on and off. Here s an easy way to do it. Drape your string lights between tree branches. Push the wire through the cable connecter then screw the block to the sheathing.

You can also use hooks that have holes or slots and attach the light string with a cable tie through the slot on the hook. We did try to do the string lights off the kitchen door and then along the deck railing. Snake the cord down to your power source and plug it in. Vinyl mounting blocks are available for almost any lap and securely hold lights upright.

Permanently installing string lights means they re ready to use whenever you want. When it s time to decorate for a party or a holiday lights add a festive element to the outside of your home. This renders the siding vulnerable to moisture and voids the warranty even if you seal the hole. It s common for homeowners to nail supports.

Aim for a natural look instead of a uniform architectural style. Hanging decorative lights on siding. Adhesive hooks may be either permanent or removable. Create a rock solid base for exterior light fixtures mounted on vinyl or aluminum lap siding without removing any siding.

Hang string lights in or on shrubs. Clear plastic hooks blend in with the house siding and are the least visible. To attach to the deck and also in the below photo you can see how we attached the screens together by putting a screw thru the garden stakes. We would like to show you a description here but the site won t allow us.

We did just screw it to the vinyl siding.