Roof Tarps: Preventing Further Storm Damage

6/20/2017 (Permalink)

A damaged home protected under a roof tarp until further repair is put into action.

Roof damage can be caused by heavy rains, winds or falling debris. To reduce the possibility of even more damage, some may use a roof tarp, offering a quick solution and a gap of time until better weather permits a safe inspection and repair.

It seems like a good, and cheap, way to quickly cover the holes in the roof, stop the water leak, and prevent rodents from entering the home or business through those holes, although we do not recommend this as a permanent solution to the problem.

• It will wear out over time.
• It is only a temporary fix, and can cause more problems as time passes.
• If the roof has water damage, mold could be growing in the affected areas.
• Wind can move the tarp, leaving spaces uncovered and the roof will leak again.
• If not installed properly, it could hold pools of standing water, aka, mosquitoes.
• The tarp can increase the heat inside your home or business. Heat and moisture trapped under the tarp may cause mold and other damage inside your property.

Don’t wait for more damage to occur in your home or business! Our 24/7 Emergency Service can be reached at (330) 650-4486, or request help online.