Attaching String Lights To Vinyl Siding

If you have vinyl siding you may be wondering how you can add decor to it without damaging your home with nails or screws.

Attaching string lights to vinyl siding.

We did just screw it to the vinyl siding. 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. However you can spruce up your backyard or outdoor space without using a drill or staple gun in one of these ways. Attach the outlet on the string lights to an extension cord.

Adhesive hooks may be either permanent or removable. Drape your string lights between tree branches. Snake the cord down to your power source and plug it in. This renders the siding vulnerable to moisture and voids the warranty even if you seal the hole.

Here s an easy way to do it. Permanently installing string lights means they re ready to use whenever you want. Secure the cord to a wall or a post with cord clips. We did try to do the string lights off the kitchen door and then along the deck railing.

Clear plastic hooks blend in with the house siding and are the least visible. Hang string lights in or on shrubs. 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. It s common for homeowners to nail supports.

Vinyl mounting blocks are available for almost any lap and securely hold lights upright. When it s time to decorate for a party or a holiday lights add a festive element to the outside of your home. There are at least three alternative ways to do it. Aim for a natural look instead of a uniform architectural style.

Hanging decorative lights on siding. If you want to hang something from your vinyl siding don t even think about drilling through it to attach a hook to the sheathing. Push the wire through the cable connecter then screw the block to the sheathing. It felt way too busy like a crazy web.

Create a rock solid base for exterior light fixtures mounted on vinyl or aluminum lap siding without removing any siding.