I was hoping to still attach the lights to the gutters to avoid that.
How do you hang icicle lights on gutters.
I finally got around to hanging christmas lights this year.
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The soffit there isn t perforated so i can t hang them through it either.
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.
C7 or c9 light bulbs and icicle lights are the most popular christmas lights for hanging across gutters and roof overhangs.
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.
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.
There are good ways to hang icicle lights and then there are ways that just do not work.
It works with any type of light.
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 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.
So with the main safety rule for icicle lights firmly established.
When icicle lights first came out safety was a concern as they tended to get hot.
Actually we do have cup hooks on the fascia.
Planning ahead when to hang christmas lights seasonal considerations.
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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.
Today you can purchase led icicle lights that give the same sparkling effect without giving off any heat.
To avoid the damage caused by nails you can use plastic hooks and clips hot glue or even draping techniques to make your home look festive for the season.
If you don t have gutters you can use the same clip to attach lights to your shingles instead.