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Safe Holiday Decorating: How to Decorate Without Damaging Your Roof
The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes the joy of creating warm memories that last a lifetime. Many homeowners celebrate by decorating the outside of their homes with Christmas lights and other outdoor holiday décor. While beautiful; outdoor holiday décor can cause long-term damage if not installed properly. Before you climb onto your roof with lights and décor in-hand, take a few minutes read our Safe Holiday Decorating Tips guide.
The Right Way To Decorate Your Roof For The Holidays
Outdoor holiday decorations add charm and festivity to your home, but there is a safe way, and a dangerous way, to install them. Follow these tips to keep your roof safe while celebrating the season:
How To Safely Hang Christmas Lights
Attaching roof clips to your light strings and securing them to your roofline or gutters is one of the safest methods to hang Christmas lights. Another growing trend involves using PVC pipes with pre-cut holes to hang entire light strands at once. This eliminates the need to attach individual lights directly to the roof and reduces the risk of damage.
Strategically Decorate Your Roof
You don’t need to illuminate every inch of your roof. Highlighting a few key areas, such as the outline or roof peaks, creates visual appeal with less work and less risk of damage. Pair your lights with lawn décor, window and door accents, and porch decorations for a complete holiday look without putting all the stress on your roof.
Use Lightweight Decorations On Your Roof
Heavy decorations can strain your roof’s structure. Avoid placing large items like sleighs, statues, or oversized characters on your roof. Instead, display them on your lawn where they are both safe and more easily seen.
Use A Light Hanging Pole To Decorate Your Roof
A light-hanging pole allows you to install lights high up without relying on ladders or walking directly on your roof. It can speed up installation, reduce accidents, and make decorating easier for homeowners. Pro Tip: If you have gutters, pair your Christmas lights with magnetic gutter clips and use a light-hanging pole to snap them into place.
Use Teamwork To Decorate Your Roof
Even with the best safety precautions, getting on a roof is always risky. Have someone work with you to install decorations. They can help hold a ladder, watch for hazards, and assist in case of a fall or emergency.
Evaluate Your Roof for Hazards
Before decorating, check your roof for debris, signs of damage, or wetness. A clean, dry roof surface is essential for safety. If the surface is unsafe or difficult to access, avoid walking on it until it is.
Wear Proper Footwear When Decorating Your Roof
Choose shoes with strong traction, comfortable support, and a secure fit when decorating your roof. Consider wearing gloves, long pants / long sleeves, and other protective gear to give yourself more protection. If you feel unsafe or unsure about hanging roof decorations, call a professional. It's not worth risking injury.
Len’s Roofing: Keeping Homeowners Safe for Over Three Decades
Len’s Roofing employs highly trained, professional roofing experts who care about keeping your home safe. With over thirty years of experience, quality craftsmanship, and dedication to customer satisfaction, we help homeowners protect the strength of their roofs, during the holidays, and all year long.
If you're concerned about your roof's condition, call Len’s Roofing at 1 (941) 896-7897 or visit https://www.lensroofing.com for more information or to schedule a professional inspection.
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