Christmas is here and beautiful festive decorations can already be seen shimmering in gardens and homes all over. It is a lot of fun to decorate your home for the festive season and the rooftop certainly is one of the best places to add a dash of decor because it is one of the most visual aspects of your home.
Lights, inflatables, and ornaments can all look wonderful on a roof but you do need to be very careful when decorating this part of your home. It can be dangerous to work on these heights and the wrong type of adhesive methods can cause damage to your roofing materials.
In this guide, we are going to share a couple of dos and don’ts to keep in mind when you are decorating your rooftop for the festive season.
Do Wash Your Roof Before Adding Decorations
Christmas decorations will automatically accentuate any area you position them in. If you add festive decorations to your garden, everyone will marvel at this part of your home. And if you add a lot of decor onto your roof, this will become the main attraction.
The last thing you want is for people to gawk at your roof when it is all dirty. It is a very good idea to give your roof a proper deep clean before you start decorating it for Christmas. A clean rooftop will refresh the overall appearance of your home and can make your home look a lot more inviting.
Do Be Careful When Climbing Onto The Roof
It is very easy to slip and fall off your roof while you are struggling to secure some decorations.
You should always use proper safety precautions when you are climbing onto your roof. Here is a quick look at some good safety steps to take if you want to be safe when working at this height.
- Wear a soft rubber shoe with lots of grips so you won’t slip and fall.
- Secure your ladder and make sure that it won’t slip or wobble before you start climbing onto the roof.
- Use a secure harness when you are decorating a particularly steep roof or a tall building.
- Use a tool belt so you can keep all of your tools close at hand as you move around on the roof.
- Get someone to help you with roof decorations. The extra hand or extra ladder support sure does go a long way.
Do Try To Avoid Roofing Damage
A lot of people end up causing a lot of roofing damage when they step directly onto tile rooftops like slate or terracotta. When you are climbing onto a roof tile roof, you should be very careful about positioning the ladder and your feet.
When you step on a tile roof, it is best to wear a soft rubber-like shoe that has a lot of grip. You should also try to distribute your weight evenly and place your weight on the balls of your feet when you walk around on the roof. Don’t jump or leap from tile to tile when you move around and try to keep your movements slow.
Do Tie Down Inflatable Decor
The inflatable decor has become very popular these past few years because they offer lots of charm during day time while Christmas lights can only be enjoyed at night. When you are adding inflatables, you should be very careful to secure them firmly.
Inflatables are also only suitable for flatter rooftops with a slope of fewer than 45 degrees. On steep rooftops, they will only slide down or they will e very hard to keep up.
It is best to focus on inflatables that come with a wood frame. These types are easier to secure and less likely to blow away in wind.
Decorating your rooftop for Christmas is a lot of fun but you do need to follow the right steps. If you have a tough time adding decorations or need to get your rooftop professionally cleaned before hanging decorations then the best thing you can do is give Singh Roofing a call. These professionals can assist you with all sorts of roofing repairs and services.
