How to Put Christmas Lights on a Metal Roof

20 Dec How to Put Christmas Lights on a Metal Roof

While we’ve talked for years about many of the advantages of building a barndominium, one thing we don’t usually discuss is the ease and simplicity of putting Christmas lights up on a metal roof. Technically, this applies whether the building is a barndominium, or a traditional stick-frame home with a metal roof. The concept would be the same, and the benefits are universal.

As the holidays approach, here are some tips and words of wisdom from our Hill Country contracting experts on how to easily and safely make your home or business a little more festive this season.

• • Use magnetic clips or hooks for hanging strings of lights
    Decorating is easy when all you have to do to hang your lights is attach a few magnets and secure them to your roof. You can use either individual clips that attach to the back of each light or hooks to string them along your metal roof sheets. They’re strong enough to stay in place throughout most weather conditions but easy enough to take down once the holiday season ends.

• • Use LEDs and a timer to save energy 
    Holiday lights are beautiful to look at, but can be expensive to leave on all night. Minimize your energy usage by opting for more efficient LED bulbs and setting them to a programmable timer that shuts off automatically while you sleep.

• • Use the buddy system
    For safety’s sake, always have someone there to help you while you put any decorations on a roof or whenever you use a ladder. It’s estimated that more than 18,000 injuries occur while “decking the halls” every year, many of them from ladder falls.

• • Inspect all outlets and wiring
    Before you even begin decorating, inspect all light strings and bulbs for any damage that might cause problems. Keep all decorations well away from overhanging power lines and be sure that your outdoor electrical sockets are safe and secure, too.

 
Don’t let holiday decorations stress you out. Keep it simple and safe this season with easy-to-hang decorations and some common safety sense. For all your Texas Hill Country building needs, trust the experts at CMW General Contracting. We’ve got years of experience handling just about any type of project in the area, and can help you get the home, business, or outdoor space of your dreams. Contact our team for any questions or new projects.