Christmas time will be here very soon and many people are putting up their exterior decorations! However one thing you may not think about, is the potential damage they can actually have on your roof. There are ways to limit the risk of this happening. For instance, don’t use points on the roof that aren’t weight baring or use shingles to hang lights from.
If you need to go on to your roof then you must be very careful. Heavy traffic on roofs (particularly pitched roofs) can cause damage and the risk of crushing the tiles. Using a ladder can help, though you must have the right height for it to be safe. It is important that you don’t overstretch to try and reach, as you can fall. You also have the risk of leaning on the roof, which can cause damage if weight is put on one area. Remember to make sure someone is helping by holding the ladder to keep you safe.
When you go to take the lights down after Christmas, make sure you take care. You shouldn’t just force them down, as ripping the string away can damage tiles, move shingles away and even rip wooden bits out of the roof. Unfortunately damage can happen, so you need to get a professional to give the roof a check over and solve any issues that may have occurred that could cause bigger issues in the future. Call us for all Roofing Services in Exeter.
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