Short answer: during the day, permanent Trimlight lighting is very hard to spot. The LEDs sit inside a slim aluminum channel mounted under the eave and color-matched to your trim, so from the street it reads as part of the roofline rather than as a string of lights.
Why you do not see the lights
- Mounted under the eave. The channel is installed on the underside of the roofline, behind gutters and trim, not on top of shingles.
- Color-matched channel. Choose from more than 50 aluminum colors to match your fascia or soffit.
- Hidden wiring. Wires run inside the channel, so there are no visible cords or clips.
- Low-profile LEDs. The diodes face down and sit flush with the channel, which also protects them from sun fading.
What you might notice up close
| Viewing distance | What you see in daylight |
|---|---|
| From the street | A clean roofline; the channel blends into the trim |
| From the driveway | A thin line along the eave in your trim color |
| Standing under the eave | Small evenly spaced LEDs at your chosen bulb spacing |
At night, it is a different story
After dark the same lights can show warm white for everyday curb appeal, brighter white for security lighting, team colors on game day, or full holiday scenes on a schedule. See real homes in our photo gallery, including day and night comparisons.
See it on your own home first
Upload a photo and preview your home in lights with Live Lights, or book a free estimate and LightBiz Template will bring channel color samples to match your trim. If you live in an HOA, read how HOA approval works.
Reviewed by Casey Lee, Owner at LightBiz Template