We all love to be festive during the holidays and want our homes to be noticed. String lights are among the most well-known outdoor decorations; however, how do you make them appear attractive and remain attached to those hard-to-access places? If you’re thinking of hanging Christmas lights from your roof, the pros at M & M Roofing Corp offer some valuable suggestions to make it safe for your home and yourself.
SAFELY DECORATE YOUR ROOF FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Suppose you’re planning to line up your roofing with festive lights or organizing a reindeer parade. In that case, it is essential to take appropriate precautions to avoid injury to yourself or cause problems to your house. First, examine all fixtures and light bulbs before installing them every year. Also, make sure you are using an extension cord rated for outdoor use for powering your Christmas lights and other fixtures. Finally, make sure you plug the lights into a GFCI outlet to ensure your home is safe from any potential surges. What else could you do?
USE PLASTIC CLIPS
Light clips made of plastic were created to attach easily to the gutters of your home so that you don’t have to drill more holes into the exterior of your home. They’re simple to set up and remove, and they can be used all year long since they blend into the landscape and aren’t particularly visible. Be aware of the extra weight they put on your gutters, and ensure that you don’t overload it. If you have to attach clips to your house, make sure to do it only by connecting them to the fascia boards. If you are hanging lights up on the roof for Christmas, not be hanging them on the roof’s surface.
DON’T HANG CHRISTMAS LIGHTS FROM SHINGLES
It may seem obvious, but each year, people make the error of creating openings in their roof shingles to place lights for Christmas on their roof. The primary purpose of your roof shingles and underlayment is to keep elements out and out, so make sure not to make unneeded holes. Also, be sure to adhere to the gutters and eaves while hanging the Christmas lights.
AVOID WALKING ON YOUR ROOF WHILE DECORATING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Walking on the roof is risky as you could easily get sucked into the floor below, but you’re creating unnecessary stress on your roof structure. Roofs and shingles are made for specific uses, and walking on them isn’t an exception. Use a vertical ladder and the right tools or employ an expert to assist when needed.
M & M Roofing Corp. IS HERE FOR YOUR ROOFING NEEDS
Although we do not offer lighting services for Christmas lights, however, our expert home repair technicians can fix any issue you may encounter in your home’s exterior. For example, if you have noticed any problems and require repairs to your roof or gutter cleaning, our experts are ready to assist. So get in touch with us now for a free estimate.
