How To Secure Rope Lights To Roof

Measure the length of the areas where you want to install your rope lighting.

How to secure rope lights to roof. Attach the light clip nearest the extension cord to the edge of the roof sliding it under a shingle or clipping it onto the gutter or fascia board. Always have an assistant with you while hanging lights trust us you ll need one. A roofing harness provides the extra security you need when working on such a roof. Pictures show samples from our roof with different scenarios.

Hang lights first along pillars eaves windows and posts to provide a. It comes as a set that includes a rope roof anchor harness and lanyard for adjusting the tension of the rope. Attach the outlet on the string lights to an extension cord. Knowing how to connect rope light can also be useful if a section of the rope light malfunctions.

Buy a single rope that equals that. Only add more clips or another string when. Nail plastic cable clips appropriate for the. Snake the cord down to your power source and plug it in.

Secure the cord to a wall or a post with cord clips. Fasten the top of the ladder with rope or wire tied to a secure anchoring point such as a 20d nail driven into a rafter. Use a rope to get the decorations and tools up to you on the roof. Before you get on the.

If desired install an outlet timer so your lights automatically turn on and off. Starting at the end of the rope furthest from the electrical plug lay the rope light along the top of the frame and using a cable tie approximately every 12 inches secure the rope light to the frame. Step 7 stretch out the light strand to attach the next clip onto the roof keeping the cord fairly taut. Note the line of where the rope will.

By katie bandurski and jessica bennett. Locate the power outlet attach your extension cords and start from whichever part of the roof is closest to. On uneven ground place squares of plywood under one foot to level the ladder base and then secure it with wire or rope tied to stakes. Simply remove the unlit section and place the working sections back together using a connector.

Trying to carry tools or decorations to the roof on a ladder is one of the most common ways to get hurt decorating outside.