Roof tarps, perhaps better known by many as “blue roof” due to their distinctive color, are one of the best ways to protect a damaged roof. These protective coverings use reinforced plastic tarps to provide them with temporary protection while waiting for permanent repairs to be completed. Often this is done to protect homes that have suffered damage from severe weather.
Why Do You Need Roof Tarping?
When a roof is damaged, it can no longer protect your home from threats such as rough weather, moisture, and pest infestations. Perhaps the most immediate threat that outweighs these others is moisture.
If your home is not protected by an effective roof, rain can freely enter your home. This moisture can lead to severe damage to your home, from electrical systems to structural elements. Without rapid treatment, it can even lead to a mold infestation which is dangerous to your health and can be difficult to treat.
Professional roof tarping can offer temporary protection from all of these threats. However, this is no DIY project; not only can it be dangerous to attempt, but when done ineffectively, it will not offer suitable protection. Professionally installed roof tarping will be more effective, last longer, and oftentimes will be covered in full by your insurance company.
However, keep in mind that roof tarping is only a temporary solution, and permanent repairs should be completed as soon as possible. Also, roof tarping should only be installed once the rooftop is dry to avoid dangers such as slippery roofs.
What Situations May Require Roof Tarping?
Anything that causes severe damage to your roof may require tarping. However, a few stand out as the primary culprits. Let’s take a closer look at them to help you decide if your roof needs tarping.
Severe Weather Conditions
Severe weather can cause a lot of damage to roofs, whether it’s from hurricanes, tornadoes, or severe storms. When this happens, there is a sudden demand for roofing contractors, which may mean you’ll have to wait a while to have your roof repaired. However, if your roof sustained significant damage, waiting could mean further damage to your roof and possibly damage to your house. But, by having your roof tarped, you can protect your roof and house while waiting for repairs. Roof tarping could protect your roof for months.
Fire Damage
A fire-damaged roof doesn’t always need tarping. It really depends on the extent of the fire damage. When a fire occurs, it can compromise the structure of the roof. Therefore, the roof and even your house could be at risk of further damage from bad weather. But, if the roof is tarped, it could help protect the roof and your house until repairs can be made. If your roof does need to be tarped, the work can be done after your roof has been inspected and determined to be safe for the workers to be on.
Final Thoughts
Roof tarping is a critical way to protect your home and roof from further damage in many emergency situations. This tarping provides a layer of protection to keep moisture and pests out until permanent repairs are performed. Best of all, in many cases, your insurance company may handle part or all of the cost.
Contact Us
If your home’s roof is awaiting repairs after damage to its roof, call ABH Services Inc. Our experienced installers are ready to quickly provide professionally installed roof tarping to prevent damage to your home. Call us at (781) 941-2422 and connect with us on Facebook.