Above & Beyond Roofing Lake of the Ozarks

It's almost time to bring the Christmas lights out of storage and hang them up. Whether you decide to decorate a little bit early or wait until after Thanksgiving, you'll want to make sure you don't damage your roof in the process. Today, your favorite roofing company at the Lake of the Ozarks has some helpful tips for hanging up your outdoor Christmas lights without damaging your roof. Follow these precautions when hanging up your lights this year. Protecting Your Roof  When securing your outdoor holiday lights, never use tacks or nails. These can damage your roofing material, and compromise the integrity of your roof. Forget staples, clothespins or any other contraption you’ve used in the past for mounting lights to your house. Instead, you should use light clips to secure holiday decorations. Be sure not to put too much weight on your gutters when hanging Christmas decorations from your roof. It's very important that your gutters work properly throughout the ...

As Christmas approaches, many of you are getting your decorations up. Christmas lights are a great way to show your holiday spirit, if you hang them correctly. Use these tips to get your Christmas lights hung without damaging your roofing at the Lake of the Ozarks . 1. Test Your Lights Before Hanging Them.  You don't want to hang all your lights just to find out that some of them don't work. Check all your lights for burnt out bulbs or frayed wires before attempting to hang them on your home. Broken lights are a recipe for disaster and can lead to electrical dangers. If you find a strand that doesn't work, the best option is to just throw it out and get a new strand. Be sure to also check the labels on the lights to make sure they are made for outdoor use and can be plugged into one another. You don't want to create a fire hazard by trying to make your home look festive for the holidays. 2. Attach Your Lights to the Eaves.  Shingles are surprisingly fragi...