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Hanging Christmas Lights in Sheet Metal - bpatters69 - 12-19-2023
Hello All,
SWMBO has requested that we hang Christmas Lights around our pool which is covered lanai (screen room surrounding pool).
Not our home but you get the idea - here is a screene enclosure around a pool:
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I want to hang the lights from a fastener that I can keep in place and use year after year. I know I would typically use sheet metal screws for this type of task but I wondered if there was something that was a better option. Also, with the sheet metal screws, I would need a screw that is about 1" as I would need about 1/2" proud so I could hang the lights.
Maybe sheet metal screws and a clip to hold the lights?
Thanks, Bill
RE: Hanging Christmas Lights in Sheet Metal - JosephP - 12-19-2023
how about screw hooks? Would take more time to hang the first time as you'd need to predrill holes, but then lights would be super easy.
Magnetic hooks?
RE: Hanging Christmas Lights in Sheet Metal - 6270_Productions - 12-19-2023
Steel or aluminum "sheet metal"?
It will make a difference on what type of metal that the fasteners are.
RE: Hanging Christmas Lights in Sheet Metal - Snipe Hunter - 12-20-2023
(12-19-2023, 07:01 PM)JosephP Wrote: how about screw hooks? Would take more time to hang the first time as you'd need to predrill holes, but then lights would be super easy.
Magnetic hooks?
Probably an aluminum structure.
RE: Hanging Christmas Lights in Sheet Metal - Snipe Hunter - 12-20-2023
I don't see any sheet metal in the pic. Possibly extruded aluminum?
1" self tapping, stainless truss head screw
Another possibility but you'll have to pre-drill
RE: Hanging Christmas Lights in Sheet Metal - bpatters69 - 12-20-2023
(12-20-2023, 07:43 AM)Snipe Hunter Wrote: I don't see any sheet metal in the pic. Possibly extruded aluminum?
1" self tapping, stainless truss head screw
Another possibility but you'll have to pre-drill
Thanks for the replies all. The structure is made out of aluminium. I have used the self taping like the one below. They work fine as long you dont over tork them. I would have to rig up some type of hanger.
RE: Hanging Christmas Lights in Sheet Metal - JosephP - 12-20-2023
Use those screws with hooks like Snipe posted...or a similar hook that is a little more "open" so it's easier to slide the wire in and out.
Or predrill and use those.
Or predrill and use:
https://www.amazon.com/Cyful-100Pcs-Coated-Ceiling-Hanging/dp/B088WK6JNL
RE: Hanging Christmas Lights in Sheet Metal - joe1086 - 12-20-2023
Outdoor rated 3M Command Strips are an alternative.
RE: Hanging Christmas Lights in Sheet Metal - crokett™ - 12-20-2023
I'd use self tapping screws and a hook of some kind. Just don't over torque the screws and they will be fine. Or if you don't care about ever taking the hooks down, rivets.
RE: Hanging Christmas Lights in Sheet Metal - bpatters69 - 12-20-2023
[attachment=49107 Wrote:crokett™ pid='8163611' dateline='1703096122']I'd use self tapping screws and a hook of some kind. Just don't over torque the screws and they will be fine. Or if you don't care about ever taking the hooks down, rivets.
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I found these at Home Depot. They are made from aluminium as well so no issues with different metals.