Outdoor decorations are essential for setting everyone in the holiday mood, but you need to make sure that the decorations as well as the installation process are safe to be able to make the most of your embellished home. Here is how:
- Preparations – check all the decorations that you want to install to see if they work properly, then also check the roof area where you want to install your decorations to make sure it is strong enough for your decorations;
- Don’t do it on your own – per safety conscious Pleasanton roofing pros, it is not a good idea to do any work on your roof when there is no one else around, so get someone who will hold your ladder, hand you tools and can help you in case of an emergency;
- Dress for the job – wearing proper safety garments is also essential for a safe roof decoration process – put on non-slip boots, work gloves and a helmet to protect yourself from accidents;
- Use decorations that are safe to be used outdoors – holiday lights come in types that can only be used indoors and types that are meant for being used outside. Make sure that the light strings that you are just about to install are suitable for exterior usage.