Attaching Rope Lights To Roof

This installation makes it easy to install and take down or readjust the lights as desired.

Attaching rope lights to roof.

If your rope light will be visible the plastic channel raceway is a must. Rope lighting combines the advantages of easy installation small footprint ambience and flexibility to make it one of the more popular lighting options of the early 21st century. Climb higher along the peak to attach the next lights on the strand. 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.

Attach string lights with carabiners use mini metal carabiners to attach the lights to the screw eyes. This project builds a simple frame from pvc pipe that stands the lights off the roof itself and provides an each mounting surface for the lights. Plastic channels run the length of the rope light to hold it rigid and perfectly s. Light clips designed to hold the light strands on shingles gutters or fascia board hold the lights safely in place without damaging the home.

Slide clips underneath your shingles and set the bulbs in the rings until you ve gone to the top of the peak. 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. Lights may be strung from rooflines gutters and tiles but be wary that different surfaces require different light clips for attachments. Simply thread the carabiner through the hole at the top of each light then thread it through the eye of the screw.

Likewise the width of your roof s surfaces will also have a bearing on the size of the clips you ll need. Rope lights are commonly hung under eaves to create a glow that illuminates the exterior of your home while the roof overhangs hide the lights from direct view. Tips and tricks on hanging rope lights.