Connect Party Lights To Vinyl Soffit

Choosing a layout design for hanging outdoor lights can be challenging.

Connect party lights to vinyl soffit.

An easy way to mount your new cameras with out messing up your soffit. 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. Turn the hook sideways and slip the lip of the clip under the lip of the siding. 1 start by identifying trees side of home to secure lights.

Install a hook into each tree at the marked spot. 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. One way to improve your home s appearance at night is to install exterior lighting. A vinyl mounting block or j block designed for light fixtures replaces a section of the vinyl siding.

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. Turn the light switch off. The vinyl mounting block adds stability to the electrical fixture to support it in all types of weather. 3 turn the clip right side up and pop it into.

Drill guide holes on the trees where you want to hang the lights. 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. Hgtv shows a freestanding solution for hanging lights using planters and wood posts.

Just search siding hooks on amazon countless options. Plug your lights in at your power source. Hold the first clip beneath the piece of siding you want to attach to. I always start by looking for trees and the side of homes as i start a layout plan to avoid having to install posts.

Staples to attach the string lights closest to the power source. Push the wire through the cable connecter then screw the block to the sheathing. Leave a little slack at the area closest to the power source and use a staple gun with in. Layout designs for outdoor lights.

Vinyl siding isn t waterproof it lets water behind it by design. Mark the spots on the trees and drill guide holes. Flip the power source s light switch to test them to make sure they work.