Vinyl siding isn t waterproof it lets water behind it by design.
Best way to hang lights on vinyl siding.
Clean the area where you want to attach the hook thoroughly with.
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.
The vinyl mounting block adds stability to the electrical fixture to support it in all types of weather.
The vinyl siding hooks are made of plastic and worked perfectly to hang my light weight metal wall decor.
Cut a mounting block out of 1 inch lumber to mount a fixture on vinyl or clapboard siding.
How to hang christmas lights on vinyl siding step 1.
Attach a cup hook to the side of your house.
Regardless get some hooks so you don t have to deal with the holes if you ever get rid of the lights.
Hang a vinyl siding hook on your house.
Install the hooks following product directions along the desired path of the light string.
This is the most efficient method.
Measure the distance of the light string path to determine the number of hooks you need to use.
Mounting box with built in electrical box.
One way to improve your home s appearance at night is to install exterior lighting.
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Slip the top of the hook underneath a piece of siding and wiggle it.
How to hang decorations on vinyl siding.
When you re ready to hang things on your vinyl siding push the curved part of the hook between the siding panels.