Using wood screws attach each post to the back of the deck.
Roof deck string lights.
You can also string them from the pergola to illuminate the space it covers.
The 8 feet long strip boards were just perfect tall for our deck so we did not need to adjust or cut off anything off of our board.
Create a romantic spot by twisting a string of white lights around a cluster of trees in your backyard.
If you have a pergola you can install string lights or wired light fixtures in the rafters.
String lights we screwed four pieces of 2 x 2 stripboards into the four corners of our deck.
If your pergola is a separate structure from your home then you could string lights from the pergola to your roof.
We used two screws for each post to ensure they were stable.
String lights are a fun simple way to bright up just about any space.
This will illuminate the patio or yard between the two structures.
String and its energy efficient design means you can link up to 600 ft.
Screw a hook on each side of the house where you want the lights hung.
These commercial grade lights are equipped with impact and weather resistant bulbs and have been designed for outdoor use but will also add a festive atmosphere to your indoor locations.
This light set includes 12 led lights on a 24 ft.
If you re thinking about adding string lights to your covered patio or deck it s important to know exactly how many strands you ll need.
That way you won t have to stumble through the dark to get from one to the other.
Make sure you check for level as you are screwing them in.
We then screwed four screw eyes to hang the string lights to the top of each strip boards.
Start by plotting the path you want your lights to follow and measuring the total length of the area in feet.
For a total of 25 strings using one electrical outlet.
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Screw a hook on to the top of each post.
Each strand specifies which bulbs are compatible with the sockets.
For the cord you can choose among gauges ranging from 14 to 18 and among standard lengths like 24 feet 48 feet 100 feet 165 feet and even up to 300 or more feet.