The holiday season is upon us, and it’s about time to break out the outdoor Christmas lights and decorations. While decorating seems simple enough, there are a few things you should know about protecting your home from potential damage. That’s where Superior Products Exteriors comes in. These siding contractors take great pride in their soffit and gutter work and make a concerted effort to educate and inform homeowners about how to protect their homes.

Follow these simple tips this holiday season:

• Develop A Game Plan: Whether you’re decorating for tradition or as part of a neighborhood competition, it’s important to have a game plan before you start. Identify the places you’ll hang decorations, how you’ll fasten them, and where the most convenient power source is. Doing this in advance will help you avoid troublesome issues during the decorating process. 
• Avoid Traditional Fasteners: Many people use things like duct tape, nails, staples, and clothes pins to hang lights and other holiday decorations. While these seem like safe and effective options, they can actually damage your roof, gutters, and facade over time. Instead, Superior Products Exteriors recommends using plastic clips, also known as light clips, to secure lights and decorations.
• Be Mindful Of Your Gutters: There’s no question that you’ll want to have the best-looking decorations in the neighborhood. That often means hanging lights and decorations in high places. When you get to that stage, be sure to place your ladder carefully in places that are not damaging to your gutter system.

To learn more about caring for your home’s exterior, contact Superior Products Exteriors at (513) 231-1168, or visit them online.