As an affordable roofing Morgan Hill company, we at Hollister Roofing like to make sure that when Christmas rolls around you know the proper ways to put up your Christmas decorations. Whether you put up just some simple Christmas lights or a full Christmas scene with Santa and his reindeer, there are some safety tips you’ll want to follow unless you’re up to having a Gilroy roofing company fix the damage you’ve done to your roof after the holidays. So before you take up the task of decorating your house this holiday season take a look at these safety tips for outdoor Christmas decorations you should always follow.
Make Sure to Use Proper Lights that Have Been Tested
One of the ways you can damage your roof and your house as a whole is by using decorative lights that aren’t made to be outdoor lights and that haven’t been tested properly. Using the wrong lights can open the possibility of them malfunctioning leading to a fire on your roof that could cost you a fair amount of money to have Hollister Roofing come out and fix the damage that has been done. So be sure to always use the right type of Christmas lights when decorating and to always check them before to make sure there isn’t any corrosion, shorts, etc in the electrical wiring of the lights.
Always Make Sure to Properly Secure Heavy Decorations
For those who want to go for more elaborate Christmas decorations you’ll probably want to put heavy decorations on your roof… and if you do so, you’ll want to make sure that they are secured properly. If they are loose they could fall, damaging the shingles or the underlying support of the roof if heavy enough and requiring that a Gilroy roofing company come out to repair the damage to the roof. So be sure to secure the decorations with proper bolts, nails, etc to avoid damage.
Be Safe While on the Roof and Installing the Decorations
Beyond the actual safety of the decorations you put up you’ll want to be sure to follow safety ruled when you’re up on the roof installing the lights, Santa, reindeer, etc. It is always smart to secure yourself with a rope if your home is over one story tall, wear proper shoes with traction in case you slip, have the ladder stable and grounded before attempting to climb it, etc. Following these safety guidelines will help to not only ensure your safety while on the roof, but ensure that you don’t accidentally damage the roof and find yourself in need of an affordable roofing Morgan Hill company.