Solar Icicle String Lights, Waterproof Eave and Fence Set

The edge of a roof is the first thing people see when they look at a house after dark. Light it, and the whole building takes shape against the night sky. Icicle lights have always been the favorite way to do it, because the drops soften the hard line of a gutter into something that feels seasonal and welcoming.

The Solar Icicle String Lights, Waterproof Eave and Fence Set is made for exactly those edges. Each piece is 118 inches long and hangs in a fringe of icicle drops. It comes in solar or hardwired versions, is sold as a waterproof set for eaves and fences, and is available singly or in sets of up to ten, with all required mounting hardware and instructions included.

What makes the icicle eave and fence set stand out

The length makes large jobs simple. At 118 inches per piece, a handful of pieces covers the front of a typical house, and a larger set can wrap a whole roofline or run the length of a garden fence. Ordering them together means every piece matches in drop and light.

The choice of power is the other strength. Solar is ideal for a fence at the far end of the garden, a shed or a gate, where running a cable would be a project in itself. The panel charges by daylight, so there is nothing to plug in. The hardwired version is the one for a permanent roofline, where an electrician makes one connection and the lights are ready every evening without depending on the sun.

The icicle shape suits more than the holidays. A fringe of light along a porch roof or a pergola edge gives a soft, sparkling glow on any evening, and it is especially pretty when the garden is covered in frost or snow.

Made as a waterproof set, it is designed for the exposed places icicle lights usually go: gutters, fence tops and porch edges that take rain, wind and cold through the winter.

Weighing 2.20 lb per piece, each length is light enough to hang from small clips or hooks without straining a gutter, which matters on an older house where the roof edge needs a gentle touch.

Where it looks best, around the house

• Rooflines and gutters. A classic icicle edge along the front of the house.
• Garden fences. Along the top rail, where the drops hang toward the planting.
• Porch roofs. A fringe of light framing the front door.
• Sheds and garages. Outlining a garden building.
• Pergolas. Along the outer beams of a seating area.

It suits traditional homes with a strong roofline especially well, and it gives a plain fence or a garden shed an instant festive character.

On a garden fence, the drops hanging toward the planting create a soft curtain of light at the back of a border, which gives the whole garden depth when it is seen from the house.

Choosing the size and placement

Each piece is 118 inches long and weighs 2.20 lb. The Dimensions section above lists the measurements, and the set option decides how many pieces you receive, from one up to ten.

A few guidelines help:

• Measure each eave, gutter or fence you want to cover, then divide by 118 inches to count the pieces.
• Choose solar for runs far from the house and hardwired for a permanent roofline.
• Place the solar panel where it gets direct sun for most of the day.
• Fix the lights at even spacing so the drops hang straight along the edge.
• Keep the drops clear of gutters that overflow in heavy rain.

The hardwired version should be connected by a licensed electrician with the power off at the breaker. Plan the route and the connection point before fixing the first piece.

If the house has a mix of sunny and shaded sides, it can make sense to combine the two versions: solar pieces along a sunny fence or shed, and hardwired pieces along a shaded roofline where a panel would never charge well.

Layering it with other lighting

Icicle lights define the outline of a house or a garden boundary. Pair them with a warm wall light by the front door and path lights along the walkway, so the house looks festive from the street and feels welcoming as people arrive.

Browse the outdoor wall lights collection for a light by the door, or the outdoor string lights collection for strands to hang over a patio or a pergola.

Keep the edges consistent. If the roofline carries icicle lights, running the same set along the fence or the porch ties the whole front of the property together.

Where guests arrive after dark, a lit fence line also helps mark the boundary of the garden, making it easier to see where the path ends and the lawn begins.

Is the icicle eave and fence set right for your space?

This set is a strong fit if you:

• Want a classic icicle edge along a roofline, gutter or fence.
• Need long pieces of 118 inches to cover a big run.
• Want the choice of solar or hardwired power.
• Need a set sold as waterproof for exposed edges.

It is not the right choice if you only want lights for a small window or a single railing, or if you need bright light to see by. For those, a shorter string or a wall light will suit better.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about power options and set sizes are answered at info@norafurnish.com.