How To Safely Put Christmas Lights Up On Roof

Then connect the lifeline and pull it over.

How to safely put christmas lights up on roof.

Most blown fuses are caused by moisture getting into the connections between strings of lights to each other. The one we have linked here is fairly complex but the basic idea is to heave a line over the house. If you don t have a heavy duty beam to attach to you still have options for fall protection. There are a few ways to hang christmas lights without a ladder.

The first is a simple solution a light hanging pole. The best way to hang holiday lights is by stringing them through plastic clips attached to your shingles gutters and eaves. Also there are specialized clips for hanging lights along the peak of your roof. Generally if the answer is yes do not proceed especially when it comes to stapling lights to your roof.

To use these poles you attach the clip to the lights then place the clip in the pole s grip. Attach the light clips to your christmas lights. Then you simply extend the arm and hook the clip over the gutter. Seal each connection and loose end with duct tape or electrical tape.

One idea is to use a vertical lifeline.