The pdf file you put up for download is excellent in many areas however I am lost as to how to use clips, and which type to get for uncommon surfaces. What do I do if the building being worked on is stucco without any shingles sticking out?

Thanks ADF

Our preference is the “all in one” clips

From Christmas Light Installation Training

Clipping to some different surfaces:

Gutters:

From Christmas Light Installation Training

Shingles:

Closeup:

Stucco is tuff… not my favorite surface for sure
tape? :) I don’t have a good answer besides the old staple gun unfortunately
there are some track solutions that might be worth looking at, but I don’t have a good suggestion.

What I usually do with that sort of thing is make a few hang points along the wall
use garland along the wall in loose waves and wrap white lights around it
garland makes you not need to worry about a straight line, and only needs a few points to stay up.

Ugh that sounds like ill be needing to re-stucco a few points after the holidays xD