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  How to Measure a Roofline for Christmas Lights From a Photo

  An installer's method for measuring a roofline from one photo: pick a reference length, draw the runs, add jumps and peaks, and know which numbers to trust before you quote.

  Updated September 7, 2026 · 3 min read

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  Measure a House From Google Street View? The Rules

  Google's terms bar storing, tracing or building data from Street View and satellite imagery. What installers may do, and why a 10/12 peak reads 23% short.

  Updated September 7, 2026 · 11 min read