How To Hang Christmas Lights On An Uneven Roof

If at all possible use the clips on gutters eaves or siding.

How to hang christmas lights on an uneven roof. 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. Then you simply extend the arm and hook the clip over the gutter. A layering of light styles creates a multidimensional display that truly stands out. However for shingles two light clips may be needed to support the dual light styles.

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. Hang the lights pointing up or down just make sure they re all clipped in the same direction. Check your lights for bad bulbs frayed wires or lights that flicker before hanging them. The direct contact can puncture your roof surface especially shingles and flat roofs which can allow moisture to seep in and damage the roof.

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. Avoid hanging christmas lights outside with screws nails or a staple gun directly into your roof surface as this will cause leaks. Hanging christmas lights on columns by my front door has always been a pain.

To use these poles you attach the clip to the lights then place the clip in the pole s grip. It works with any type of light. There are a few ways to hang christmas lights without a ladder. If you don t have gutters you can use the same clip to attach lights to your shingles instead.

Untangle strands of lights to save you time and effort while on the roof. The first is a simple solution a light hanging pole. There has to be an easier way to put these christmas lights up on these columns. Passing the bundle of cord and lights between the wall and column and scraping my hands on the stucco got old fast.

Continue on to the branches then wrap back down into the empty spaces. That will give you the desired 3 inch spacing. Climb higher along the peak to attach the next lights on the strand. Here are a few tips to keep you and your roof safe this holiday season.

To achieve this layered look an all in one clip can be used to hang both light styles simultaneously on gutters.