Hang Holiday Decorations Without Damaging Your Roof

Tips For Hanging Holiday Decorations Without Damaging Your Roof

The holiday season is here, and with it come many traditions that add festiveness and cheer to our homes. Even without snow, Floridian homeowners love decorating for the season. However, improper installation of holiday lights and décor can cause serious damage to your roof, siding, and gutters, leaving you with repair bills long after the celebrations end. 

Clark Griswold's roof may have survived his extreme holiday displays, but most roofs won’t. Read on to learn more about how to decorate for the holidays while keeping your roof protected.

1. Do Not Use Staples To Attach Lights To Your Roof

While stapling lights to your shingles might seem fast and easy, it causes tiny punctures that weaken your roof. These holes cause damage and let moisture in, leading to leaks, rot, mold, and eventually interior damage. It's best to avoid staples when decorating your roof for the holidays.

2. Use Roof Clips To Hang Lights

Many companies now make roof-safe plastic clips designed specifically for holiday lights. They attach securely to gutters and edges without putting holes in your shingles. 

3. Consider the Weight of Your Decorations

Before placing a wooden sleigh, giant santa statues, or heavy décor on your roof, think again. Excess weight can damage your roofing materials, and possibly fall off the roof creating a hazard for you and your loved ones around your home. Please keep heavy décor on the ground instead.

4. Avoid Using Your Ladder Against Your Gutters

Leaning a ladder on your gutters is dangerous for both you and your home. Gutters can bend, crack, or detach from the fascia. Using a freestanding ladder is a better options and be sure to ask someone to spot you for stability.

5. Avoid Walking on Your Roof

Walking on your roof can loosen shingles, and excelerate wear or damage. Of course all damage gives an entry point for moisture to enter and cause major issues.

6. Place Decor In Your Yard Instead Of On Your Roof

If following roof safety tips make decorating stressful, consider placing lights and décor in the yard instead. Yard displays are safer, easier to install and remove, and reduce the risk of roof damage.

Len’s Roofing: Wishing You a Safe and Happy Holiday Season

If hanging holiday decorations is part of your holiday traditions, these simple rules can help keep your roof safe and damage-free. Len’s Roofing is a licensed roofing contractor that offers professional roofing solutions to ensure your roof stays in top condition year-round.

Contact Len’s Roofing today for expert roof care and peace of mind this season and beyond. Call 1 (941) 896-7897 or visit https://www.lensroofing.com