The cold, winter months are right around the corner and it’s time to start decorating your home for the upcoming holidays! But, before you begin, here are 5 tips to help you safely hang your holiday roof decorations in Tampa this year.
Safely Hanging Christmas Lights in Tampa
Start with a Plan: #1
Before you start to hang your holiday lights, it’s a good idea to make a plan of action and prepare accordingly. We recommend that you check the weather on the day that you want to hang your Christmas lights and make sure that the forecast is clear. This will help ensure that you have a safe and smooth time decorating and that you won’t have to postpone hanging your lights and finish it another day. In addition, you can decide what your decorating goals are for this year and what holiday theme you want to include. This will help you save time during the actual decorating by gathering the correct decorations and holiday lights in advance.
Sort Through Your Decorations: #2
Now that you have a plan in place for your decorations, it’s time to pull out all of your holiday decorations and lights and check them to make sure they all function correctly. Checking for issues beforehand will help eliminate any issues you could face once they are already up on your house, such as lights that are missing pieces or that don’t light up, broken bulbs, damaged sockets, or frayed wires.
Prioritize Safe Gear: #3
When hanging up your holiday lights, we advise using gloves so you don’t cut yourself in the case of broken glass. It’s a good idea to test your ladder to make sure it is sturdy before you climb it and ensure that it is firmly planted on solid ground. In addition, it’s a good idea to have another person with you during decorating especially if you’re climbing a ladder so they can stabilize the ladder and hand you decorations.
Also, another tip for decorating safely is checking to make sure that your power strips, extension cords, and lights are safe for the outdoors. Using the correct equipment will help prevent unnecessary safety hazards.
Decorate Safely: #4
We recommend that you avoid walking on the roof when you’re hanging lights and that you take extra care not to damage your roofing. Avoid the use of nails, screws, or staples to hold up your holiday lights, and use clips instead that you can easily remove after the holiday season is over. In addition, take care not to go over the weight limitations of your residential roofing when putting up decorations. We also recommend turning off your outdoor lights when you’re going to bed to help prevent the risk of any electrical fires.
Safely Assess any Roofing Issues: #5
While decorating you can safely check your roof for any visible damage to see if there is anything that needs to be inspected and fixed before the winter season is in full swing. Safely assess your roofing for broken, loose, or missing tiles, and debris in your gutters. If you notice that your gutters are clogged with leaves, pine needles, granules, or other debris, it’s a good idea to call a roofing professional to come and clean your gutters to ensure they are working properly just in time for the winter season.
Heaven Sent Roofing: Your Trusted Tampa Roofing Company
When hanging holiday lights on your home this December, it’s important to take the necessary precautions to avoid any mishaps or issues. If you have any questions about decorating safely, Heaven Sent Roofing is here to help.
Heaven Sent Roofing is a local, family-owned roofing company that has been providing reliable and personalized home improvement solutions for 17 years. At Heaven Sent Roofing, we are dedicated to providing the Tampa community with the highest level of workmanship, accountability, and exceptional roofing results. We provide a variety of services that include:
Commercial Roofing: Maintenance, repairs, replacements, roof coatings
Residential Roofing: Installations, repairs, and replacements
Roof Types: Asphalt shingles, metal, and tile roofing
Call us today to learn more about our services or to request a free estimate!
