Picking Perfect Clips for Roofline and Perimeter Christmas Lights

It’s well-known that flawless, professional border Christmas lighting is achieved with a bit of assistance from our companion, the Christmas light clip. A roofline lighting project is never done without the reliable plastic clips that keep light strands in place and bulbs perfectly straight on gutters and shingles. Created to hold empty socket light lines, stringers, and specialty strings such as icicle lights, Christmas light clips come in a variety of sizes and shapes. There are numerous options when it comes to picking the right light clip for your design, and we’re here to assist. Below is a list of our top-selling Christmas light clips for any kind of lighting project on roofline borders.

 

All Application Clip

The All Application Clip is among the most adaptable clips in our range, capable of securing any type of Christmas light including 5mm, M5, T5, and C6 strings, C7 and C9 retrofit bulbs. The All Application Clip holds up to 2 light strands, providing design flexibility and control. Intended for temporary setups, this clip aligns C7 and C9 bulbs horizontally (tips pointing out) on gutters and vertically (tips pointing up) on shingles. The clip also lets you overlap the end wings, forming a smaller socket fit for C6 stringer sets and mini lights. Wood/asphalt shingles and gutters are ideal surfaces for using these clips with C7 and C9 empty socket light lines.

• – Made for Shingles and Gutters.
• – Versatile clip that can be used with C7 and C9 empty socket light lines, C6 stringer sets, mini light sets, and pre-lamped sets.
• – Twist the end wings to use with smaller socket stringer light sets.
• – Horizontal alignment when mounted on gutters.
• – Vertical alignment when mounted on shingles.
• – Additional security can be achieved when mounting under shingles with the folding tab at the end of the clip.

 

All in One Clip

The All in One Clip is a multi-functional design that works with C7 and C9 retrofit bulbs and empty socket light lines, as well as smaller sets including 5mm, M5, T5, and C6 stringers. These clips align C7/C9 bulbs horizontally (tips pointing out) on gutters and vertically (tips pointing up) on shingles. The primary difference between the All Application Clip and the All in One Clip is that this clip only holds a single strand of lights.

• – Single-strand clip that can be used with C7, C9 empty socket light lines, and stringers including 5mm, M5, T5, and C6 lights.
• – Mount these clips under shingles, then fold the tab at the end of the clip for added security.
• – Horizontal alignment when mounted on gutters.
• – Vertical alignment when mounted on shingles.
• – Additional security can be achieved when mounting under shingles with the folding tab at the end of the clip.

 

Tuff Clip (C7 and C9 versions available)

The top choice for our professional installers, the C7 or C9 Tuff Clip is designed for temporary setups (seasonal) and reduces installation and removal time by half. The clip is positioned on the base of a C7 or C9 light line before the bulb is screwed into the socket. This “sandwich style” design prevents the clip from detaching and facilitates easy, thorough removal from the roofline. Tuff Clips also allow for a 360-degree rotation, which removes the issue of power direction during installation.

• – Specifically designed for C7 or C9 base socket light lines.
• – The Tuff Clip will not work on stringer sets or pre-lamped lines.
• – Suitable for all types of shingles and gutters.
• – Horizontal alignment when mounted on gutters.
• – Vertical alignment when mounted on shingles.
• – Made with durable plastic material.

 

Minleon C9 Tuff Clip (New for 2021)

The Minleon C9 Tuff Clip is a favorite among professional installers, crafted for seasonal installations. Minleon’s Tuff Clip features a durable plastic with a perforated grip around each bulb and reduces installation and removal time by half. The clip is positioned on the base of a C9 light line before the bulb is screwed into the socket. This “sandwich style” design prevents the clip from detaching, making removal from the roofline easy and thorough. Minleon Tuff Clips enable a 360-degree rotation within the bulb holder, resolving power direction issues during installation.

• – Specifically designed for C9 base socket light lines.
• – Perforated grip on the bulb opening.
• – The Minleon Tuff Clip will not work on stringer sets or pre-lamped lines.
• – Suitable for all types of shingles and gutters.
• – Horizontal alignment when mounted on gutters.
• – Vertical alignment when mounted on shingles.
• – Made with durable plastic material.

 

Flex Clip

An additional top choice for professional installers, the C9 Flex Clips are crafted for temporary setups (seasonal) and reduce installation and removal time by half. Made with a slightly more flexible plastic material than the Tuff Clip, the C9 Flex Clip can be positioned on the C9 light line before or after the bulb is placed in the socket. This “sandwich style” design prevents the clip from detaching, facilitating quick and thorough removal from the roofline. Many clients appreciate the extra flexibility of the Flex Clip over the Tuff Clip, especially in cold outdoor conditions.

• – Specifically designed for C9 empty socket light lines before or after bulbs are installed.
• – Will not work on stringer sets/pre-lamped lines.
• – Suitable for all types of shingles and gutters.
• – Horizontal alignment when mounted on gutters.
• – Vertical alignment when mounted on shingles.
• – Made with durable plastic material.

 

Shingle Tab

Specifically crafted for shingle applications, the Original Shingle Tab is compatible with C7 and C9 retrofit bulbs and empty socket light lines. This clip features a flip tab for a firmer grip, and a dual-leg design to ensure a secure mounting.

• – Use with C7 and C9 empty socket light lines and retrofit bulbs.
• – Will not work with stringer-style light sets.
• – Suitable for all types of shingles.
• – Pair with a parapet clip for flat surface use.
• – Flip tab ensures a firm grip.

 

Icicle Light Clip

Exclusively manufactured for icicle lights, the Icicle Light Clip features a very durable plastic hook to suspend icicle light strings on gutters or shingles.

We hope this guide has aided you in selecting the right tools for successful roofline perimeter lighting. Feel free to contact our customer success team for assistance with your next Christmas light design project.