Hanging christmas lights with gutter protection is actually easy to do and there are a number of ways to do just that at your own home.
How do you hang icicle lights on gutters.
It works with any type of light.
Planning ahead when to hang christmas lights seasonal considerations.
I bought gutter clips so i wouldn t have to permanently install anything but i just realized that i don t have gutters along a pitched portion of my roof.
Christmas lights are a great way to show your holiday spirit but hanging lights can be a pain if you have to use nails to put them up.
So with the main safety rule for icicle lights firmly established.
The soffit there isn t perforated so i can t hang them through it either.
When icicle lights first came out safety was a concern as they tended to get hot.
I was hoping to still attach the lights to the gutters to avoid that.
If you don t have gutters you can use the same clip to attach lights to your shingles instead.
Hang the lights pointing up or down just make sure they re all clipped in the same direction.
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And it works if you don t mind the storm door catching the lights every time you open the door.
You may want to consider hanging your outdoor lights before harsh winter weather hits especially if your area is prone to winter storms.
There are good ways to hang icicle lights and then there are ways that just do not work.
The gutter guard is mesh and it goes right up to the edge of the gutter so there is no way to use gutter clips.
C7 or c9 light bulbs and icicle lights are the most popular christmas lights for hanging across gutters and roof overhangs.
I finally got around to hanging christmas lights this year.
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Today you can purchase led icicle lights that give the same sparkling effect without giving off any heat.
Attach lights to shutters or shingles to attach lights to your gutters use an all purpose light clip.
C7 bulbs are the classic christmas light size and a favorite among christmas enthusiasts while c9 bulbs are slightly larger perfect for creating bold high impact lighting that can be seen from longer distances.