This Year's Goal: clean safer install
- Hang 3 ft snowflakes under the soffit. Replacing the 20" ones.
- Mount the Star so it extends above the roofline.
What I’ve tried in past years (and why it didn't fully work):
Wedged a #2 pencil into the soffit vent gap and hung the snowflakes with a fishing line. The wind spun them at times, leaving them stuck sideways against the house.
Used magnetic hook pairs on the trim and wire to stop the spinning. It solved the spinning issue, but visually I hated seeing the exposed hooks. You can see them in this pic.
For the Star: Used shingle clips at two points near the center and anchored the bottom under the soffit. It held up okay, but I really want to avoid lifting/stressing the shingles to prevent long-term roof damage.
What I'm looking for:
Low-profile clip or hardware recommendations for gutters, soffits, or fascia board.
Tips for stabilizing large hanging snowflakes against wind so they stay facing forward without visible hardware. She didn't like the look on the vinyl siding.
Safe ways to mount a top star above the ridge/roofline without breaking shingle seals or drilling into the roof.