From Thanksgiving and Halloween and through to Christmas, the autumn season is a time of year that contains its fair share of holidays. Given the dramatic change in weather that comes with the turbulent transition between summer and winter, the fall also marks a time of year to be mindful of window care.
Holiday Decorations and Window Care
While we all want to celebrate our favourite holidays to the fullest extent we prefer, nobody wants to end a joyful season to discover damaged windows and doors. However, without the proper attention, hanging holiday decorations can be risky business.
Rather than doing accidental damage to your doors and windows with careless decoration plans, you can follow the advice of your favourite Toronto windows and doors company regarding the best tips on decorating practices that will reduce your chance of doing damage.
Using Knotted Ribbons
One of the easiest ways to secure outside holiday decorations, like Christmas wreaths, is to use a ribbon that you can fasten to your window when you close it. While this method will guarantee that you do not damage your windows, ribbons may not look appropriate with all types of holiday décor.
For example, some Halloween decoration ideas for your windows will not look as effective if you can see ribbons holding them up; in that case, you might want to opt for fishing line.
Fishing Line
The main benefit of using fishing line to secure holiday decorations is that it can come in extremely strong varieties that can carry a large amount of weight.
The strength of fishing line is known as pound test – or line test – which refers to the maximum amount of weight that a particular line can withstand before it snaps. This scale makes it very easy to determine what strength you require by weighing your ornaments.
Another advantage of fishing line is that it is difficult to see, so it can be used to create the appearance that your decorations are flying or floating in the air. The disadvantage of fishing line is that it requires some additional means to hang it to your walls or windows, so it is vital to find existing tying locations to use as secure anchors.
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Double-Sided Tape
While tape provides an effective solution for getting your holiday decorations to stay put in the right location, it can leave a sticky residue that is difficult to remove. That said, if you prefer using tape over the other methods or have found tape marks on your current windows, you might be interested in trying out these window cleaning and maintenance tips to help you get rid of the mess.
Magnetic Hooks
Magnets do not provide the reliable strength you’ll get with fishing line; they also don’t leave behind the mess you’ll get when using some varieties of tape. When you’ve worked with one of the top window companies in Toronto to get a professional installation, you don’t want to risk any damage. That’s why at Casa Bella Windows & Doors, we recommend you start with magnetic hooks for decorations that attach directly to your windows.
Suction Cups with Hooks
Suction cups, like magnets, will allow you to hang decorations from windows without the need to damage your walls by installing hooks – but will only hold a modest amount of weight before falling. They also tend to lose their ability to adhere to glass surfaces over time and may even leave a mark. For long-term reliable use, you should avoid using suction cups.
High-quality windows are an investment that you want to protect. If you need new windows due to prior damage of any kind, please get in contact with us right away.
