Will permanent lights hold up to Colorado weather?
Hail, snow, wind and strong sun. Here is how Shine handles each one.
Colorado is hard on anything mounted outside. The state ranks second in the country for hail insurance claims, and we also get heavy snow, strong wind and intense sun. Here is each problem, and exactly how Shine solves it.
Colorado weather vs. Shine
Hail
Lights mounted on the roof edge or in the gutters sit right where hail hits.
We mount our lights under the soffit, tucked beneath your roof overhang. Hail falls from above, so your roof takes the hit, not your lights. If a light ever does get damaged, we can swap just that section.
Snow and ice
Lights clipped to gutters get buried in snow and pulled down by sliding ice.
Our lights mount under the roof edge, not in your gutters, so snow and ice slide past them.
Wind
Stick-on lights and plastic clips can peel off in a strong gust.
Our lights sit in an aluminum track that is fastened to your home with screws. It stays put.
Strong sun
Colorado sun breaks down adhesive, cheap plastic and exposed wires over time.
We use a powder-coated aluminum track, color matched to your trim, and run the wires through the soffit, out of the sun.
Rain and melting snow
Water that gets into the connections can make lights fail.
Our connections are rated IP68, one of the highest ratings for keeping out water and dust.
And if anything ever fails, we fix it
- Lifetime warranty on every part
- 5 years of labor on homes, so covered repairs are free
- A local crew you can call, not an 800 number
Questions to ask any installer about weather
- Where do you mount the lights: in the gutters, on the roof edge, or under the soffit?
- Is the track metal or plastic, and how is it fastened?
- What is the waterproof rating on the connections?
- How long are the parts and labor warranties?
Hail ranking source: CBS Colorado, hail and Colorado insurance rates, February 2026.
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