November 2021 - Home Re-Nu

Check Your Lights

It is an essential step to check your lights for damage before you begin to hang them up. Take a careful look at the cords to see if there is any damage or fraying. If there is, immediately throw away the lights. Damaged strands of light are a fire hazard.

Additionally, check the rating of your lights and make sure that they have the proper rating to not be considered a fire hazard. Safe lights should have been tested and given a rating by Intertek (ETL Semko) or Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL).

Lastly, while checking these elements of your lights, plug them in and test whether or not they work. The last thing you want to do is finish hanging Christmas lights, only to plug them in and realize that they don’t work.

Safety Tips

Now that you’ve tested your lights and checked them for damage, it’s time to hang them. There are a few safety tips that you should follow.

Weather: Only hang your lights during mild weather. Hanging Christmas lights in wet, slippery weather is incredibly dangerous. So, before hanging your lights, make sure that the weather conditions are safe for hanging lights.

Follow Directions: Make sure that the lights you are hanging outdoors are meant for outdoor use.

Don’t Do It Alone: Recruit a friend or family member to help you out when you are hanging lights. They can hold the ladder, help hang the lights, and generally just help make sure that everything runs smoothly.

When people work with a roof repair contractor, they will often not think about how many different structures are associated with the roof. There are many different parts that come together to make up the infrastructure of the roof of a home, and in order for it to remain intact, you’ll need to consider all of the components together. Here are some main tips on how to winterize your roof this winter:

Have a Roof Repair Contractor do a Professional Inspection.

It is really hard to beat a professional inspection from a qualified roof repair contractor. No more climbing on the roof, no more missing the smallest of problems, and no more worry. The best way to winterize your roof is to have a professional get it done. We have more tips below for the DIYers out there, but if you are looking for an easier option, simply find a roof repair contractor you can really trust.

Winterize your Gutters or use a Roof Repair Contractor

Gutters are often overlooked, but the truth is they can cause a lot of problems during winter if not cleaned. Gutter should be cleaned an average of twice annually. Typically the first should be done as soon as you see snow for the first time that year. This keeps your gutters from clogging up with water, which will cause ice dams when the temperature drops below freezing. Ice dams can ruin shingles and threaten the entire structural integrity of your roof.

Eliminate Debris

Clearing your roof of debris is vital to protecting your roof at any time of the year. Start by trimming around the roof. Branches, shrubs, and other overhangs are a way to avoid debris and roofing damage. Doing this as well as getting debris that is already on your roof off of your roof, will make a huge difference in the structural integrity and durability of your roof.

Check the Ceiling

Take the time to check your ceilings, look for damage, leaks, mold, mildew, or stains. Depending on where the stain is, you can identify what the main problem is. If you are not versed in this, it would be best to contact a professional. Getting these issues fixed as soon as possible, will help you extend the life of your roof exponentially.

Need more Help?

If you have any more questions, or need a professional to help you winterize your roof, do not hesitate to contact your local roofing experts at Home Re-Nu today! Contact us today!

Month: November 2021

How to Safely Hang Lights on Your Roof