It\u2019s the most wonderful time of the year again, and with that, the moment has come for us to put up our winter lights again. Yet, here\u2019s the issue \u2014 a roof is prone to a lot of damage if we don\u2019t know how to climb it properly and attach the lights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many things that can go wrong and ruin the holiday season for us, not to mention lower our home\u2019s appearance and appeal. After all, everyone is going to put up their winter lights and ensure they are the talk of the neighborhood \u2014 and we definitely don\u2019t want to miss out on that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With that in mind, here\u2019s a neat guide on putting up winter lights without damaging your roof. All you have to do is follow our guidelines; the results will be as enchanting as the impending holiday season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although we may think that putting up winter lights is as easy as pie, many people risk injuries every year because they fail to get a helping hand on time. Therefore, ask a friend to come and help you out by making sure your ladder is on level ground and stable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They should secure the ladder with rope or even bungee cords and keep them steady while you\u2019re on the roof. Besides that, they can also unravel the lights and make the whole process faster and easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You definitely don\u2019t want to go through all this trouble only to find out most of the lights don\u2019t work. So, before even putting up the ladder and climbing the roof, get the lights and test them out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, try to figure out their placement beforehand. It\u2019s much easier to put them up when you actually know where you want them. Besides, you\u2019ll save yourself hours of work by thinking of a setup in advance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We all know Santa will have to go down the chimney to deliver presents. However, placing plastic blow-up decorations and twinkly lights on the said chimney could be a hazard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have a working fireplace, we\u2019d avoid decorating the chimney to stay on the safe side. If that\u2019s not an option, though, do it carefully and with decorations that you know will not melt or otherwise get damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Walking up and down over the roof could lead to excessive damage. Therefore, it\u2019s best to avoid stepping on the tiles and shingles as much as you can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use the ladder to reach the roof and don\u2019t step onto the tiles or shingles, especially if you haven\u2019t inspected your roof in quite a while. Some might have gotten loose over time, which means you could easily slip and fall!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, don\u2019t step onto the troughs either. They could break off easily under the pressure of your body weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To keep the winter lights up all throughout the holiday season, we\u2019ll have to secure them in place. However, hammering nails into the roof is not an ideal solution at all. Each nail will leave behind a nail hole, which can easily let in moisture from the outside. Before you know it, you\u2019ll have mold issues and dampness in your home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yet, there\u2019s no need to fret or give up on your winter lights. There are plastic clips you can use to attach the lights without actually damaging your roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reusable and affordable all-purpose light clips should allow you to put up the lights everywhere, i.e., roof, gutters, and shutters. Some can even be attached to the sides of your home, giving you another reason to decorate excessively this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if all you\u2019ve got are regular plastic clips, you can use them as well. Just make sure they cannot damage the roofing system; often, such clips don\u2019t bode well with gutter decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hanging winter lights just in time for the holiday season is bound to make everyone admire your home. Yet, there\u2019s no reason to go overboard. Putting a lot of pressure on the roof and gutters with all those lights could lead to trouble a bit later down the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, you can always opt for lawn decorations instead. That way, you won\u2019t have to climb the roof, buy plastic clips, or avoid stepping onto tiles and shingles as if they\u2019re the plague! More importantly, you\u2019ll avoid roof damage and ensure it stays in perfect condition!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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