How To Put Christmas Lights On Colourbond Roof

The first is a simple solution a light hanging pole.

How to put christmas lights on colourbond roof.

Place the first bulb from the male end of a strand on the corner of the eave that s closest to an outlet. 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. This playlist is design. There are a number of ways to put outdoor decorative lights on your home during the holidays but most methods and hardware are designed for hanging lights on homes with gutters or shingle roofs.

Create custom light displays by choosing light strings and c bulbs separately or opt for the convenience of hardwired c7 c9 light sets. If you have a metal roof however do not be discouraged. The light clips to one end and the other end clips to a roof tile. Plug a strand of lights into an extension cord long enough to reach from the outlet to the edge of the roof with enough slack for the extension cord to follow a path along the ground against the wall upwards then vertically up to a corner of the roof line.

Welcome to part 1 of my how to put up christmas lights series. You don t want to damage your roof or your roof might already be damaged and putting up christmas decorations will further destroy its integrity leading to roof replacement. We look at the basics of applying christmas lights on the roof line. There are a few ways to hang christmas lights without a ladder.

The eave is the lowest part of the roof that extends out beyond the house walls. Simple and quick install. To use these poles you attach the clip to the lights then place the clip in the pole s grip. Ridges built into the clip help to hold it in place without applying enough pressure to damage the roofing tile.

Then you simply extend the arm and hook the clip over the gutter.