Whenever the holiday season comes, it's time to enjoy and light your house. Many people love lighting the outside of their houses with small hanging lights. They look extremely aesthetic and give a very festive look to a house. Without these sparkling lights, holiday seasons don't give the same vibe.
However, if the process of hanging lights is not done properly, it can greatly damage the house roof. Therefore, before hanging any lights, it is compulsory to take some necessary precautions. These precautions will prevent holes or other damage to your house and allow you to decorate your house properly.
Inspect the lights properly
Before installing the lights on the roof, it is better to inspect each light properly. Sometimes, two or more bulbs get fused, and it doesn't look good on the roof. Also, if you installed the lights and then came to know about fused bulbs, it can be extremely difficult and time-consuming.
Turn on all the lights and check if all the bulbs are working perfectly. If two or more bulbs are fused, they can easily be repaired through wiring. If you cannot find the fault, bring them to any electric shop, and they will do the task very easily.
Hang outside lights on the roof
There are specially designed lights for the outside. They are water-proof material and fire-resistance to prevent any accident. However, if you hang the inside lights, there can be a risk of fire that can damage your roof. That's why properly check the label and ensure they are suitable for hanging outside.
Don't use nails
Usually, people use nail guns to make holes in the roof to hang lights. Although it seems a very easy task, it can result in great damage to your roof. After removing the nails, they leave a hole that can be a source of water leakage.
Moreover, later these holes can turn into moles that can cause severe damage to your houses outside as well as inside. No one will like to have holes in their roofs; taking precautions is better. Using a nail gun is absolutely a no for putting hanging lights.
However, there are more choices; you can opt to hang lights. For example, you can use hooks, Christmas light clips, or adhesive clips. These clips will not damage your roof material and not leave a hole in your roof. Moreover, you can let these clips or hooks on the roof and use them later for hanging lights.
Don't walk on the roof
Roof shingles are made of delicate material that can be damaged by weight. Walking or running on the roofs to hang lights can result in heavy damage to your roofs. Always try using a ladder to hang lights on your roof or gutters.
However, some people don't have a ladder or other options to hang the lights. Then try walking slowly on the roof and never put pressure on the shingles. Also, don't put your feet on the lining; instead, put your feet on the shingle's surface. This way, low pressure will be exerted on the shingles to prevent roof damage.
Remove leaves from the gutter
Before hanging lights, ensure that roof gutters are empty. If there is any garbage or leaves, ensure that you remove them properly. If any garbage remains in the gutter, it can get stuck with the lights. As a result, removing the lights will become very difficult and damage your house's roof.
Decorate your entrance instead of the roof
If you find all these tasks difficult or time-consuming, decorate your entrance instead of the roof. This way, you don't have to put any nails or clips on your roof. Instead, you can place beautiful plants or flowers in your windows and front of your doors.
You can also hang small fairy lights at your windows without hassling about making holes. Similarly, you can use a thread to hang lights in front of your door. Again, these decoration options will not be a reason to damage your house roof.
Conclusion
Hanging lights look exceptionally beautiful, especially during the holiday season. People enjoy putting colorful lights and flowers to make the house look beautiful. However, while putting on hanging lights, there can be a risk of damaging the house roof.
Therefore, you must take some precautions while installing a hanging light on your roof. First, ensure that the lights are fire-resistance and don't cause any damage, especially during rains. Also, use clips or hooks to hang lights instead of making holes for putting nails. These holes can turn into a great source of water leakage in the future.
