Then measure the lengths of the light strings you will need to outline doors or windows.
How to measure roof line for christmas lights.
Next you can utilize plastic clips for attaching your lights to the gutters or roof line as opposed to using a hammer and nail or.
As you plan your holiday lightscape keep this handy christmas lights reference guide close.
Types of christmas light roof clips.
2 measure the lengths.
Also measure its height and the height of any bushes or trees you intend to light.
When you re hanging christmas lights on a roof you shouldn t use any fasteners that puncture the shingle or any other part of the roof such as nails staples or screws.
Measure each line on your design from end to end with measuring tape.
Find out the dimensions of your house s eaves and awnings plug in the formula and faster than you can say ho ho ho you ll know how many christmas lights to purchase.
Measure the roof line to determine how many lights you will require.
Decide where you d like to install lights along roof lines and walkways around windows and planter boxes or draped over shrubs and trees and measure the lengths that will actually be adorned.
Using a long measuring tape ideally 25 feet or longer measure the length of your house along the ground.
Hang lights first along pillars eaves windows and posts as it provides you with a structural base for the design of your christmas lighting.