How To Secure String Lights To Vinyl Siding House

The easiest and safest way to hang something from vinyl siding is to use a siding hook.

How to secure string lights to vinyl siding house.

If necessary use an additional hook to secure the string lights firmly against the trees. Connect your string lights using an extension cord if needed. Hold the first clip beneath the piece of siding you want to attach to. 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.

Thread the string lights onto the hooks. It slips into the groove between adjoining slats and once it clicks into place you can hang items as heavy as 12 pounds. Just search siding hooks on amazon countless options. We would like to show you a description here but the site won t allow us.

Replaced old light fixture with a waterproof outlet and hung string lights. Check to be sure your string lights work properly. Regardless get some hooks so you don t have to deal with the holes if you ever get rid of the lights. Mounting box with built in electrical box.

Most hooks are stainless steel so they won t corrode and they are easy to remove when you re done with them. Vinyl siding isn t waterproof it lets water behind it by design. Turn the hook sideways and slip the lip of the clip under the lip of the siding. Thanks to checking in with chelsea and this video for giving me the sheperds ho.

Install the bulbs in your string lights.