How To Attach Christmas Lights To Roof Peak

Step 7 stretch out the light strand to attach the next clip onto the roof keeping the cord fairly taut.

How to attach christmas lights to roof peak.

When walking on a tile roof walk on the peaks of the tiles to reduce risk of damaging them. 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. Climb higher along the peak to attach the next lights on the strand. Lift the closest shingle at the corner of the roof ridge and insert the first shingle tab underneath with the other hand.

Only add more clips or another string when. Start hanging the christmas lights. 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. Slide clips underneath your shingles and set the bulbs in the rings until you ve gone to the top of the peak.

Locate the power outlet attach your extension cords and start from whichever part of the roof is closest to. The weight of the shingle will hold the shingle tab into place when you release it from your grip. Plug in the first string of christmas lights do not turn on their power yet. Always have an assistant with you while hanging lights trust us you ll need one.

Connect an extension cord and route it to the starting point for the lights. If you have access to the rooftop of the lower section of roof you can climb on the roof and access the gable from above.