The holidays are a magical time of year. With all of the difficulties we’ve faced the past two years, it’s time to celebrate! This year, your holiday lights may go up earlier than usual. As a local Clive roofing specialist, we would like to emphasize the necessity of putting up all of those decorations securely.
Don’t Hang Lights From the Shingles
Lights must be attached to something in order to be properly installed (which is why wrapping them around trees is so simple). Even the smallest hole in a shingle or roof component allows moisture or leaks to enter and potentially damage the roof. Clips that dangle from the gutter or eaves are the ideal way to hang lights. Additionally, before climbing up to work, unwind the lights and check them to ensure they all work.
While a few nails in your roof may appear as no threat, they can do substantial damage to the structure. Nails make holes that rainwater and moisture will ultimately permeate. To save the expense of fixing your roof, use plastic hooks or fasteners with a bonding agent on the back. Preparing your gutters and roof for the holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to remove any debris, leaves, or branches that have accumulated.
Make Sure the Lights are Safe to Use
Never lift or move the shingles while hanging ornaments, decorations, or lights on your roof. Doing so can cause the seal to become compromised. When it rains the next time, you’ll know how crucial that seal was if you end with a leaky roof.
You may find yourself tempted to just pull the decorations down with a few tugs when the holidays are finished. Because this might cause damage to the roof, it is beneficial to take the work and attention to do it correctly. Contact one of our Clive roofing professionals immediately at (515) 202-2173 to get your free roof examination before the holidays.
Action Roofing Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is a time for good cheer, delicious food, and reconnecting with family and friends. It’s the ideal moment to step back from the rush and bustle of everyday life and focus on what we’re grateful for. The Action Roofing family would like to take this time to thank all of our friends and clients.