How To Secure Rope Lights To Roof

Determine where you want your rope lighting for the best effect and ambiance.

How to secure rope lights to roof.

Use a rope to get the decorations and tools up to you on the roof. Buy a single rope that equals that. Before you get on the. That will keep it from sliding sideways as you step onto the roof.

Pictures show samples from our roof with different scenarios. On uneven ground place squares of plywood under one foot to level the ladder base and then secure it with wire or rope tied to stakes. Locate the power outlet attach your extension cords and start from whichever part of the roof is closest to. A roofing harness provides the extra security you need when working on such a roof.

Hang lights first along pillars eaves windows and posts to provide a. If desired install an outlet timer so your lights automatically turn on and off. Only add more clips or another string when. Note the line of where the rope will.

Snake the cord down to your power source and plug it in. Always have an assistant with you while hanging lights trust us you ll need one. 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. Attach the outlet on the string lights to an extension cord.

Knowing how to connect rope light can also be useful if a section of the rope light malfunctions. Starting at the end of the rope furthest from the electrical plug lay the rope light along the top of the frame and using a cable tie approximately every 12 inches secure the rope light to the frame. Fasten the top of the ladder with rope or wire tied to a secure anchoring point such as a 20d nail driven into a rafter. By katie bandurski and jessica bennett.

Nail plastic cable clips appropriate for the. Trying to carry tools or decorations to the roof on a ladder is one of the most common ways to get hurt decorating outside. After you have cut and connected your rope light to fit your space or project you will need to add a power connector to one cut end. Simply remove the unlit section and place the working sections back together using a connector.

Secure the cord to a wall or a post with cord clips.