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Christmas Lights / PVC Fascia

  • 05-11-2020 04:36PM
    #1
    mr_edge_to_you
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,520 ✭✭✭


    Been trying to hang up some string LEDlights for Christmas. I was using a standard adhesive backed cable tie mount, stuck to the PVC. Unfortunately it hasn't worked as well I hoped and the mounts are not holding.

    I've no problem using something a little more permanent but would appreciate any advice before drilling a screw into the PVC. The mounts have a hole to accommodate a screw. Can I just drill a short screw threw the mount into the PVC or do I need use any other fixings?

    They're standard LED lights so fairly light weight.

    Thanks for taking the time to read.


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  • #2
    Faze11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 218 ✭✭Faze11


    mr_edge_to_you wrote: »
    Been trying to hang up some string LEDlights for Christmas. I was using a standard adhesive backed cable tie mount, stuck to the PVC. Unfortunately it hasn't worked as well I hoped and the mounts are not holding.

    I've no problem using something a little more permanent but would appreciate any advice before drilling a screw into the PVC. The mounts have a hole to accommodate a screw. Can I just drill a short screw threw the mount into the PVC or do I need use any other fixings?

    They're standard LED lights so fairly light weight.

    Thanks for taking the time to read.
    Presume this is for the exterior. Have you gutters? You can get gutter hooks if so for that very purpose.


  • #3
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 34,903 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    I'm assuming you are going to hang lights there most years. Why not just glue the clips on permanently with pvc glue.


  • #4
    dathi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭dathi


    https://www.screwfix.ie/p/tower-round-cable-clips-4-5mm-white-pack-of-100/14861?gclid=CjwKCAiAtK79BRAIEiwA4OskBlSHUC7WYF4bQY6Jm4GmtMCZGkPMWpiYhRWK_05ANqAog30sawLShRoC_tcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

    used something like these about 20 years ago use cable ties to fix lights to them still going strong


  • #5
    mr_edge_to_you
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,520 ✭✭✭mr_edge_to_you


    Thanks folks. Seems I overcomplicated this.

    It was for gable end so no issue with the gutters.


  • #6
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,487 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    If its helpful to others, Lidl are currently selling gutter hooks fairly cheap


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