How To Hang Christmas Lights On An Uneven Roof

Christmas lights etc has a great guide to the wide variety of styles whether you want to hang larger c7 or c9 bulbs mini lights icicle lights or a glowing combination of them all.

How to hang christmas lights on an uneven roof.

A layering of light styles creates a multidimensional display that truly stands out. Go slightly higher on your roof and pull the light strand tight so it forms a straight line rather than bowing in between the clips. First wind the lights up the tree leaving about 6 inches between each pass. It works with any type of light.

If at all possible use the clips on gutters eaves or siding. Avoid hanging christmas lights outside with screws nails or a staple gun directly into your roof surface as this will cause leaks. Passing the bundle of cord and lights between the wall and column and scraping my hands on the stucco got old fast. The direct contact can puncture your roof surface especially shingles and flat roofs which can allow moisture to seep in and damage the roof.

That will give you the desired 3 inch spacing. Continue on to the branches then wrap back down into the empty spaces. To use these poles you attach the clip to the lights then place the clip in the pole s grip. Attach lights to shutters or shingles to attach lights to your gutters use an all purpose light clip.

In the photo below a combination of red green and white c9 bulbs has been layered with warm white icicle lights to create a gorgeous roof light display. However for shingles two light clips may be needed to support the dual light styles. Slide clips underneath your shingles and set the bulbs in the rings until you ve gone to the top of the peak. Climb higher along the peak to attach the next lights on the strand.

The first is a simple solution a light hanging pole. If you don t have gutters you can use the same clip to attach lights to your shingles instead. Here are a few tips to keep you and your roof safe this holiday season. These could be signs of electrical damage which poses a potential fire hazard.

Check your lights for bad bulbs frayed wires or lights that flicker before hanging them. Hanging christmas lights on columns by my front door has always been a pain. Then you simply extend the arm and hook the clip over the gutter. Hang the lights pointing up or down just make sure they re all clipped in the same direction.

There has to be an easier way to put these christmas lights up on these columns.