How to attach Christmas lights to the roof?

[AHoy]

I'm getting a bit of pressure from the kids to put up some Christmas lights this year. It's becoming a bigger thing in the neighbourhood. We have a terracotta tiled roof though so I'm not that keen to be up there for too long - I want something quick and easy. Keen to hear from those with experience about how best to attach some lights. Am also thinking a projector is a safe an easy addition.  

[Ben]

I feel your pressure @AHoy.

Last year I ran the coloured rope lights across the front gutter of the house.

This year I'm going to use multiple lasers on the face of the house, and save the rope lights to layout along the lines of the roof.  I found these to be really helpful to manage the rope lights and should ensure minimum time up on the rooftop.  I use one every half a metre or so to keep the rope light lined up straight at all times.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/perma-products-large-cable-organiser-2-pack_p3950025

[MartyH]

Google "gutter hooks" and you should be sorted. No need to get up on the roof itself - just follow the lines of the guttering. Then projectors or laser lights on the house itself. 

[darylhewston]

@AHoyWhat I do is make up some light gauge wire hooks long enough to tuck under your tiles and then wrap the wire around the light cable.  Works a treat and no damage.

[Jason]

Are you putting up lights again this year @AHoy?

Stay safe everyone if you are getting up a ladder and/or climbing onto the roof!

Jason

[Dazller96]

How did you attach the to your roof. Did they just stick or did you slide it under the roof tile

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Dazller96. It's great to have you join us and many thanks for your question.

Could you take a picture of where you want to hang the lights? That will give us a better idea of what options might suit.

We have a range of clips and hooks that make hanging your festive lights a breeze. I trust you'll also find this guide helpful: How To Hang Festive Lights.

Products like the above Perma Products Large Cable Organiser 2 Pack and Cobra Small Wire Saddle have a self-adhesive backing so they simply stick on.

Please let me know if you need further assistance or have questions.

Mitchell

[Richiet]

Hi guys. 

Looking for some help on attaching lights along the roof line pointing. Is this possible? Any products you guys recommend? 

 

[JacobZ]

Hi @Richiet,

Thank you for your question and welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

Due to the temporary nature of Christmas lights, anything you use to attach the Christmas lights should be able to be removed without causing damage to the pointing. This rules out any kind of mechanical fastener.

This creates an issue because this would mean using an adhesive product. Unfortunately, anything I recommend would likely be a case of trial and error as there are very few adhesive products that can withstand the conditions faced on a roof while still being removable without causing damage.

I'd suggest giving these Permastik Small Outdoor Cable Clips a try. If they don't prove effective, these Scotch Extreme Fasteners Black 2.5cm x 7.6cm Strips could also be an option.

Allow me to tag @Noyade, @Dave-1 and @Nailbag to see if they have any other ideas to offer.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob
 

[Noyade]

"Allow me to tag @Noyade"

Apologies @JacobZ  - I avoid the roof as much as possible. I am well and truly into this category...