How To Put Xmas Lights On Roof

After you have a rough idea of which lights you ll put where you ll need to measure your roof.

How to put xmas lights on roof.

If you want to outline a roofline with lights by stapling them to the peak of a shake shingle roof you may need to use a larger staple gun. This video was uploaded from an android phone. That way you ll know exactly how many light strings you ll need to buy. We had one strand of lights go bad even replacing the fuse didn t work.

Light clips designed to hold the light strands on shingles gutters or fascia board hold the lights safely in place without damaging the home. We recommend the arrow t 25 with 9 16 staples. If you absolutely need to put lights on the peak of a steep roof look for a heavy machinery company where you can rent a boom lift. History deserves to be remembered recommended for you.

Part 2 of 2. C7 c9 bulbs the most classic christmas lights c7 c9 bulbs are popular along roof lines due to their larger size and greater overall presence in comparison with other light types when viewed from a distance. When hanging christmas lights on the roof line skip the old fashioned unsafe methods of using staples or nails to secure the lights in place. This is especially useful if you are placing lights up on the roof and not just along the edge.

The clips are cheap less than 6 for 100 so buy a. If you re not used to working on ladders you should learn about ladder safety before you start because you ll need to use a ladder to measure the roof. Secure the lights with gutter clips so they don t droop down or creep up the roof. Robertson phillips and the history of the screwdriver duration.

This stapler is designed to install cable because it contains a round cable guide and uses a thicker staple which will go into the shingle and grip better. Be sure to keep the strand taut no one likes saggy lights. Simply take the clip and slide it over the shingle allowing the tabs at both ends to grasp the shingle. It was very easy to clip the old strand off and the new one on.

Dealing with lights that go bad.